Clove Alliance is hosting its 15th annual Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes at The Majestic, on Friday, April 28. As the name of the walk indicates, participants are encouraged to wear women’s shoes as a symbol of their commitment to this important cause. This activity aims to empower men and raise awareness of men’s violence against […]
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IPPA Offers New Resource Guide for Producers Hiring International Workers
Labor continues to be a challenge, even as hog farm wages increased more than 21 percent from 2021 to 2022, farmers still cannot find domestic labor. “Pork producers currently are facing a shortage of on-farm labor,” explained Chad Leman, IPPA President. “One option many producers, including myself, are starting to explore to combat this problem […]
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Peotone Elementary School Raised $4K for Helping Hands
In only five school days, Peotone Elementary School raised $3,812.26 to Pack the Pantry with Produce fundraiser for Helping Hands. An additional last minute donation threw the total to more than $4,000. Peotone Elementary Principal Carol Zurales thanked parents and families who donated to this cause. The money will go to the pantry to provide […]
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Peotone Park District Clean-Up Day
Saturday, April 22, is the annual Clean-Up Day at Peotone Park District. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved in the beautification of your local parks. Volunteers are asked to arrive at the park district building between 9 a.m. and noon, on April 22. Organizers also will serve lunch to these fabulous volunteers, with […]
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WCHD Offers Free Pace Vouchers for Well-Woman Visits
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are available to any woman of child-bearing age (18-44), who is impacted by a transportation barrier and may be used for a preventative care visit and/or follow up visits. Bus vouchers include full day […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. National Library Week begins on Sunday, April 23 – come celebrate with us! Youth Services April 20: Middle School Book Talk, Thursday, at 5 p.m. April 25: Bookworm Buddies, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., ages three to five years. April 26: Little Learners […]
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Spring Lunch/Bingo April 27; RSVP Now!
Join Meals on Wheels for an afternoon of food, fun, and Bingo, on Thursday, April 27, from 1 – 4 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5323 W. Margaret Street in Monee. Lunch is served at 1 p.m., followed by Bingo and prizes at 2 p.m. A $4 donation is suggested for lunch […]
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Midtone Tattoo Studio Welcomed in Downtown Peotone
By Andrea Arens Jason Kelly wants to change the stigma around tattoos. A super energetic and down to earth guy, Kelly said, “A tattoo doesn’t have to have a meaning. It can look real pretty, and you can just have it that way. But when you can make it have a meaning, it’s a home […]
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Say No; Stop Bullying Event!
Join others on Sunday, April 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Peotone, for a “Say No; Stop Bullying” event, which features special guests and free resources to support and strengthen young people dealing with bullying. The program is presented in conjunction with School District 207-U, Peotone Park District, Friends of […]