The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]
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Peotone Police Apprehend Suspect from Retail Theft at Liquor Store
The Peotone Police Department released a statement on Thursday, May 4, regarding the retail theft at Peotone Tobacco and Liquor on April 20. Two unknown offenders entered the store, stole a large quantity of alcohol, and fled the store to an awaiting vehicle. The total amount of alcohol stolen was more than $1,200. The detective […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar, or call the library at 708-258-3436. The Summer Reading Program is just around the corner. Registration for kids/teens/adults, from zero to 100+, begins June 1 for adults and the week of June 5 for kids and teens. There is still time to be a sponsor of our SRP […]
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Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 13
Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, […]
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Legion Fish Fry
American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly fish fry on Saturday, May 13, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. The $12 meal includes French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, and a choice of either perch or catfish. Don’t forget to try a delicious dessert for an additional $2, from the […]
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Peotone Hires Building & Zoning Coordinator
By Andrea Arens Those issue like trailers and chickens might potentially be addressed now that the Village of Peotone has hired a Building & Zoning Coordinator. The Village Board hired Henry Walters III for the position at $60,000 annually. Walters background is in security and he’s expected to graduate from the University of Phoenix with […]
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Unique Experience: Locavore’s Farm Dinners, Open-Air Markets, Walking Tours
Locavore Farm announces year eight of farm experiences and a second season at its new space, a 35-acre agrarian resort and biodynamic working-farm, where guests can eat, drink, shop, and experience live entertainment and unique learning opportunities, in rural Grant Park. The farm also offers overnight experiences in their farmhouse or glamp site. The farm […]
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At-a-Glance: Park District
The May 9 meeting of the Peotone Park District has been moved to Tuesday, May 23, at 6 p.m.
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School Board Approves Union Contract; Discusses Boiler Leak
By Andrea Arens At a special board meeting on April 24, the Peotone School Board approved the union contract but not unanimously. Board member Tim Stoub asked if the finance committee had a chance to look at the annual financial impact of the Union Teachers Contract. Board President Tara Robinson said the contract had been […]