On Monday, January 27, detectives from the Peotone and New Lenox Police Departments apprehended Leonard R. Hunter, 27, of the 18200 block of Ravisle Terrace, Country Club Hills, in connection with a series of robberies and burglaries, though charges stem from incidents that occurred on January 4 and January 10. On January 4, the Peotone […]
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Peotone School Board Approves New HVAC
The elementary school has had several issues with heat and the boiler not cooperating, so it was no surprise that a new HVAC system was in the capital expenditure list. What was a surprise, though, was the price tag. The district received two proposals, both of which exceeded the budget from the district architect when […]
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Standing Room Only for Bill Osborne
Tim McGraw sings a song about “being somebody worth rememberin” so that when he dies there’s “Standing Room Only.” That was 100 percent true for William “Bill” Osborne. In a sea of flannels, because that’s what Bill would’ve wanted people to wear, some waited more than 2-1/2 hours to pay their respects on Thursday, January 16. […]
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Water Main Break an Icy Topic at Peotone Village Board
Moments before the January 13 Peotone Village Board meeting, a water main on West Main Street broke. Water mains break in frigid temps all the time, but this water main was under the newly finished streetscape. The repair required a nearly 6 x 20-foot rectangular hole in the three-month old asphalt in front of Daum […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 3-9
Retail Theft – January 4: On January 4, Peotone Police responded to a retail theft report at the Peotone Travel Center. According to the investigation, multiple suspects wearing masks and gloves entered the business through the main entrance. One suspect approached a lottery display case, removed it, and exited the store. The suspect was described […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: December 19 – January 4
On December 19, Officers were dispatched to meet with two parties involved in a property damage accident on Wilmington Road. Both parties were standing in the Shell parking lot, 700 Oriole Drive. Officers met with the drivers confirming there was no injury and completed an accident report. On December 20, Officers were dispatched to a […]
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MFPD Project Fire Buddies Makes an Impact
The Manhattan Chapter of Project Fire Buddies made the rounds to its six fire buddies from within the District over the Christmas holiday, making sure each Fire Buddy felt extra special. The Manhattan Fire Protection District started its chapter in 2022 and has been brightening the lives of its buddies ever since. The fire buddies […]
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Drone Service Huge Help in Finding Lost Dog
Drones have gotten a bad rep lately, with no shortage of peculiar UFO-type sightings and conspiracy theories coloring the perception of low-flying unmanned aerial vehicles. What people may not realize, however, is the FAA-licensed drone flying above might be on a special mission to bring a lost pet home. At least, that was the case […]
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Stop Signs, Shields, and Stickers, Oh My
The intersection of Second and North is now a 4 way stop sign. Some controversy surrounded the stop signs when they mysteriously appeared and was questioned on social. Turns out the contractor for the streetscape had added it but took it down once it was known the traffic code ordinance had to be amended. They […]
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MHS Selling Last of Tapestry Sofa Throws; On Sale Now!
Christmas Sale! Ten color-woven tapestry sofa throws, a forever heirloom, are available from the Manteno Historical Society. Valued at $75, they normally are $60, but are on sale this Christmas for only $50. Don’t wait, there are only 10 left. They will make great Christmas gifts. Call Jeff Jarvis at 815-933-2055.