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. […]
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County Hosting Long-Term Transportation PlanningWorkshops
Workshops focused on long-term transportation planning, with family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects. WILL COUNTY –Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will host three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, […]
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Akhil Shori, MD, Joins Riverside Interventional Pain Medicine Team
Dr. Shori accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Akhil Shori, an interventional pain medicine specialist, to its medical team. Dr. Shori brings extensive expertise in the field, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to manage and treat acute and chronic pain, including conditions affecting the neck, back, shoulders, […]
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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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PHS Celebrates Senior Football Players
On Friday, October 25, Peotone High School honored its Football Seniors. Congratulations to the following senior football players! Laith Khalil Abunijmeh: Laith is the son of Khalil and Shirin Abunijmeh and has played football at PHS for the past four years. Some of Laith’s favorite memories were all the football bus rides home after winning […]
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PHS Honors Senior Marching Band, Cheer, Football Managers
On Friday, October 25, PHS honored its senior Football Managers and those in Marching Band and Cheerleading. Congratulations to the following seniors! Marching Band Logan Szymanski: Logan is the son of Amanda and Paul Szymanski and has been a marching band member for the past four years. Some of Logan’s favorite memories were playing Chameleon […]
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Matthew Guimond, DNP – FNP, Joins Riverside Neurology Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurology nurse practitioner, Matthew Guimond, DNP-FNP. Neurology providers specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, strokes, and more. Guimond completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse […]