A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students, beginning this summer. “There are many diesel repair facilities in the area that are always looking for qualified diesel technicians,” said Paul Carlson, dean of the Business, Technology and Human Services Division at KCC. Students will be able to complete six diesel […]
Category: Peotone
Posted inOpinion Vedette, Peotone
Letter to Ed.: Memorial Day
Dear Editor: As the wife of a Vietnam-era Army veteran, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home. While we […]
Posted inPeotone, Vedette Schools
Peotone High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorians
The Peotone High School Class of 2023 graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m., at the high school. Honored speakers at the ceremony will be the Valedictorian and co-Salutatorians from the Class of 2023. Valedictorian, Julia Blaine Giese, is the daughter of Debi and Bill Giese of Monee. The co-Salutatorians […]
Posted inBeecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Crete, Frankfort, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manhattan, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Manteno Vedette We/Us, Momence, Monee, New Lenox, Peotone, Steger, Vedette New News, Vedette We/Us
Manteno Native Releases New Illinois Bucket List Book
When Melanie Holmes learned about Reedy Press’ nationwide line of bucket list books and saw there wasn’t one for Illinois, she knew she wanted to write it. As a lifelong Illinoisan and travel enthusiast who has been traveling the state since age seven, according to Holmes, she’s seen a lot. And still, she found much […]
Posted inManteno, Peotone
Ruck March 2023 Returns to Honor Soldiers
By Karen Haave Ruck March 2023 will honor the memories of two young soldiers and a Teal Star mom, all of whom lost their battles with PTSD earlier this year. The annual 22-mile hike from Bradley to the Peotone Fairgrounds is dedicated to James Bartz of Monee, who lost his life in February, as well […]
Posted inPeotone
Village Board Approves Amended Trailer Ordinance
By Andrea Arens After swearing in 3 board members, the board got down to business and unanimously approved the amended trailer ordinance that had been discussed. Incumbents Gary Hudson and Julie Sluis were sworn in along with new Trustee Jackie Richards. New Trustee Todd Sandberg was absent due to a previous commitment and will be […]
Posted inPeotone
Another Threat in 207-U
By Andrea Arens A student reported a threatening message scribbled on the wall of a bathroom stall on Tuesday, May 9. The message read the school was going to get shot up tomorrow. The district responded the same day, notifying parents they believed the threat wasn’t credible; they did invite police to be present at […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Peotone, Vedette New News
Masonic Hosting ‘All You Can Eat Breakfast’
Mark your calendar for this Sunday, May 21, for an “All You Can Eat Breakfast,” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Manteno Masonic Lodge #636, 120 S. McGuire Drive in Manteno. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Tickets are $10, with take-out available. Children eight […]
Posted in1-Draft, Beecher, Crete, Frankfort, Green Garden, Manhattan, Manteno Vedette New News, Monee, New Lenox, Peotone, Steger, Vedette New News
Old National Donates $5,000 to Trinity Services
On Tuesday, May 9, representatives from Trinity Services in New Lenox were invited to attend a special ceremony to receive a check from Old National Bank for their participation in the institution’s recent Choose Your Charity giveaway to nonprofits. Trinity Services received a check from Old National Bank for $5,000, during a ceremony at the […]