The Peotone High School Golf team recently presented the following awards to members of this year’s Blue Devil Team. Congratulations and well done! Andrew Barta, Josh Barta, and Gavin Costanzo were named ICE Conference All-Academic. ICE All-Conference honors were presented to Joe Hasse, Gavin Costanzo, and Mason Early. Devon Lynch was chosen to receive the […]
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Pictures’ at USF November 23-24
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season continues with “Pictures” on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), on the main campus of University of St. Francis (USF), 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet. This concert of musical “postcards” […]
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Join USF for Breakfast with Santa
Get ready to start the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Sullivan Recreation Center, on the main USF campus, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. This annual Christmas tradition continues with a delicious breakfast, a visit […]
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Holiday Spirit Shines Bright in Frankfort with ‘Lighting of the Green’
Join in the annual Lighting of the Green, December 5 The Village of Frankfort is excited to kick-off the holiday season with the much-anticipated return of the beloved Lighting of the Green! Join family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of festive fun, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer that will make spirits bright! Lighting of […]
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Emma Cheatham, PA-C, Joins Riverside’s Neurosurgery Team
Cheatham is seeing patients in Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurosurgery physician assistant Emma Cheatham, PA-C. Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that impact the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Cheatham completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Homebound Delivery Program: Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. The library will close at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, November 27, and remain closed November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Saturday, November 30, […]
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Aqua Source Switch Complete in Peotone Just as Residents Get Their Bills
By Karen Haave Aqua Illinois has announced the completion of major water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in the Village of Peotone, as well as the source water switch transition for the estimated 4,283 customers it serves there. The announcements come as residents are reeling from bills showing the first rate increases planned from the start […]
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Peotone Library Director Thrilled to be Here
By Karen Haave For Peotone’s new library director, no job compares to hers. Sarah Ehlers was appointed to the post in July, after Noreen Bormet announced her retirement. A veteran of library science, she has worked in Frankfort and Mokena, as well as Hinsdale, but Peotone has long had a special appeal for her. “I […]
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Building and Zoning Coordinator Resigns
By Andrea Arens A 90-minute Peotone special board meeting on Thursday, October 24, resulted in the immediate resignation of Building and Zoning Administrator Henry Walters. Walters was hired in late April 2023, after the election but before new trustees were sworn in. Walters background was in security, and he was working on his degree in […]
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Sparking Kindness in Kids
By Stephanie Irvine With an enrollment of 334 students, Peotone Elementary School managed to document 5,453 acts of kindness by students over a mere four weeks. How did the small school manage to create such a culture of positivity? A little ingenuity and a cute little frog, thanks to Peotone Elementary School Principal Krystina Lewis. […]