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 […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive October 2
State Rep. Jackie Haas is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Village of Monee Parks and Recreation Community Room, 5218 W. Court Street in Monee. “Donating blood is an excellent way to help out our local community,” said Rep. Haas. “That is why I am […]
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Support the Blue Devils at Homecoming Parade
The Peotone High School Homecoming Parade kicks-off at 4 p.m. from the high school on Friday, October 11, and will travel through town, while ending at the junior high. Come support your Peotone Blue Devils football team, athletics, student organizations, clubs, and local businesses! We invite the community to come out and enjoy the fun! […]
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Peotone Library News
Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library fall book sale. It will be held on Thursday, October 10, from 3 to 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 […]
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Bunte Scholarship Golf Outing a Success
Thank you to all the sponsors, participants and volunteers who made the inaugural Roger Bunte Scholarship Golf Outing a huge success. The event was held Saturday, September 14, at Cardinal Creek Golf Course in Beecher, with an After Party, including dinner, prizes and a raffle, held at the Peotone American Legion. The goal was to […]