State Rep. Jackie Haas will host a free shred event on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Northfield Square Mall east parking lot, 1600 N. State Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais. “Join us for a free shred event to safely and confidentially dispose of any unneeded documents,” said Rep. Haas. “This is […]
Category: Peotone
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. Got your e-newsletter? Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. At the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Youth Services October 17: Middle School Book […]
Visit Your Farmers Market Before Season Ends!
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
Peotone’s Leaf Collection to Begin
Each fall Peotone’s Department of Streets and Alleys collects leaves from residential parkways. This year’s program will run from October 21 through November 25, weather permitting. The pick-up schedule is subject to weather and emergencies, as weather conditions may cause delays or permanent closure of the program for the season. FOR SAFETY’s SAKE: Please – […]
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center Groups
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center staff hope you will join them for their Caregiver Support Group, on the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road in Bourbonnais. Family caregiving is both a noble and challenging endeavor. If you’re a family caregiver, you know the […]
Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
The Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone. The open-house […]
Local Resident Takes Trip He Will Never Forget on Honor Flight #118
On Wednesday, September 25, Chicago Honor Flight #118 took 113 veterans from all branches of the military from Midway to Washington, D.C. It was a day they will never forget. Of those 113, there was: One from World War II, age 97; two from the Korean War, average age 86; and 110 from the Vietnam […]
Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was transported to Will […]
Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Adult Survivors
Clove Alliance is offering “Survivors’ Circle,” an adult support group for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with other survivors in a compassionate, supportive, and safe space. Participants will seek healing together and work on skills to cope with challenges. The group is open to ages 18+, and the survivor does not need to be a […]
