By Andrea Arens New administrator Nick Palmer was looking for ways to cut a little excess and found it. The Peotone Village Board unanimously approved, with trustees Shelley Marevka and Jackie Richards absent, a sales and service contract with Xerox that produces an annual savings of $2,500. The cleaning contract also will be revised to […]
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Peotone Library News
Mark your calendars for the library’s fall book sale, which will be held: Thursday, October 10, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services […]
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Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha Addressing Illinois Property Tax Crisis
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area. “I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents […]
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Blessing of Pets October 6
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 N. Conrad, will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 6, at 1 p.m., with a blessing of pets – both great and small. The blessing will be held near the west entrance of the church. Pet blessing services are a way for people […]
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Farmers Market End-of-Season Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; 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 […]
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It’s Homecoming in Peotone!
Peotone High School invites the community to join them as they celebrate Homecoming October 7 -12. Lots of fun activities are scheduled for the week, including the Blue Devils football game, when they face their conference foe the Streator Bulldogs, on Friday night in gridiron action. Make sure to mark your calendars and be part […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]
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PHS Celebrates Cross Country Senior Night!
Peotone High School celebrated its Cross Country Seniors on Wednesday, September 25, at their senior night. Congratulations to the following students who were honored. Roman Jelinek: Roman has been competing on the cross country team for the past four years and is the son of Denise and Tom Jelinek. He recalls his favorite cross country-related […]
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Fall Events You’ll Not Want to Miss at the Museum
Hocus Pocus – Movie Night/ Vendor Fair: This October is the perfect time to visit the Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee! Join us on Friday, October 4, for our first ever family-friendly Hocus Pocus themed movie night and vendor fair. Beginning at 4 p.m., visitors can enjoy shopping for all their […]
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Kankakee Public Library Presents Medical Empowerment
Join community members at the library on Tuesday, October 1, at 10 a.m. for a conversation with Dr. Marquita Lewis-Thames to learn more about being the CEO of your own health. Participants will get tips and tools to feel empowered to advocate for themselves or loved ones in medical settings. Dr. Lewis-Thames is a health […]