Helping Hands, Peotone’s non-profit food pantry, currently provides food and other basic essentials twice a month to approximately 80-90 households or approximately 650 people per month in the Peotone area in need of assistance. This year again, Helping Hands is purchasing Christmas holiday dinners. A $20 donation will provide a holiday meal for a family […]
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Peotone Votes to Outsource Code Enforcement
By Andrea Arens With the resignation of the Building & Zoning Administrator, there was a need for code enforcement to be filled. The village acted swiftly and unanimously approved an agreement, on November 18, with B & F, the same service they use for permits and inspections. The agreement calls for a B & F […]
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Peotone School Board Adds New Chiller to the Expense List
By Andrea Arens Peotone School Districct 207-U Maintenance Director Mike Singleton admitted the chiller for the high school hasn’t been kept up the way it should. The chiller is about 20 years old and at the end of the average lifespan, although proper maintenance could have extended it. The cool price for the brand new […]
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Lady Blue Devils Lose to Lady Kays in Fall Classic
The Peotone Lady Blue Devils went up against the Kankakee Lady Kays on Thursday, November 21, in the Beecher Fall Classic. At first the game was a close, but then the Lady Kays took charge, resulting in a 54-20 victory for the Kays. The Lady Blue Devils were led by Peyton Bisping, with 7 points […]
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Installation Celebration for St. Paul and St. Boniface
By Karen Haave St. Boniface and St. Paul the Apostle Catholic parishes will celebrate the installation of their pastor, the Rev. Thomas Milota, on Sunday, December 1. St.Boniface in Monee will have the Installation Mass at 9 a.m., while St. Paul’s in Peotone will take place at 10:30 a.m. Both Masses will be celebrated by […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. The library will be closed November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Saturday, November 30, at 9:30 a.m. Friends of the Library Giveaway: Tuesday, December 3, from 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Movies and books available! Donations […]
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KPL 18th Annual Lion Wreathing; City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor […]
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Malya Sayre Named to All Liberty League Volleyball All-Conference First Team
Peotone’s Malya Sayre has been named to the All Liberty League First Team. Sayre, a junior at William Smith College, had a dominant season, which landed her on the All-Liberty League First Team for the second-straight year. She tallied 423 kills, 355 digs, 58 service aces, and 32 blocks through 28 matches and has recorded […]
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Riverside’s Vilt Named ‘CFO to Know’ by Becker’s Healthcare
Healthcare system’s Senior Vice President, CFO honored for second year. For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list. Vilt, Riverside’s Senior Vice President and CFO, oversees […]
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PHS Student Council Blood Drive December 2
Just a reminder: PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Monday, December 2, from 1 – 6 p.m. Participants should park in the staff lot on the west side of the building and enter through door #16. Walk-in appointments are welcome. Participants […]