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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Village Tree Lighting; Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Don’t miss Peotone’s annual Holiday TreeLighting on Saturday, November 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the tree lighting set for 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and s’mores kits will be available, along with coffee from Cornerstone Coffee House, plus additional desserts from Archy’s Sweet Treats. The Peotone High School Choir also will perform. On […]
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, December 4 and 18, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
Legion Fish Fry December 14
Mark your calendars for the Peotone American Legion Fish Fry on Saturday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at the Legion Post – 109 E. North Street. Tickets are $15 for all-you-can perch or catfish (dine-in only), plus French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Make sure to leave room for […]
Peotone Votes No to Referendum Again
By Karen Haave Peotone Park District’s referendum for a tax rate increase failed at the polls for a second time on November 5, in a 1,113-to-963 vote. The referendum sought approval of a .0547 rate hike that would have increased taxes $18 a year for every $100,000 of the Fair Market Value of a home. […]
