The Village of Peotone is divided at Corning Avenue, with brush from Corning Avenue north picked up on the first and third Mondays of the month (weather permitting). Brush at homes south of Corning Avenue will be picked up on the second and fourth Mondays each month (weather permitting). Should a scheduled pick-up day fall […]
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And the Plot Chickens…
By Andrea Arens Some locals are determined to change an old ordinance to allow for keeping backyard hens. Jolane Walenga, Katherine Mahn, and Amanda Babiarz have attended the past three board meetings and were even wearing C.L.U.C.K shirts they made at the March 27 meeting. C.L.U.C.K. Stands for Citizens Lobbying for Urban Chicken Keeping. The […]
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News from the Park Forest Historical Society
The Park Forest Historical Society will hold its in-person induction ceremony and reception on Sunday, April 16, at 3 p.m., at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees are: Gary V. Friedlund, the Hon. Raymond Funderburk, Andrew Gladstone, Georgette Gladstone, John A. Ostenburg, and Dave Rudolf. Inductees from 2020, 2021, and 2022 […]
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March Updates from Sen. Joyce
March means renewal, as we turn toward warmer spring weather and spring forward our clocks to take advantage of more daylight. In Springfield, it means our work in the spring legislative session is increasing, as we debate and pass laws to improve people’s lives. Every time I drive around the 40th Senate District, I appreciate […]
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Riverside Promotes Nursing VPs
O’Grady, Kohl named to new roles. Riverside Healthcare recently announced two promotions on its administrative leadership team. Kathy O’Grady has been named Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Mary Kohl has been named Vice President of Clinical Services. O’Grady started at Riverside in 2012 as the director of Emergency Services and […]
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Legion Fish Fry
Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly fish fry, dine in or carry out, this Saturday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets for the perch or catfish dinners are $12, and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Top off the dinner with a delicious $2 […]
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Oncologist/Hematologist Joins Franciscan Health Comprehensive Cancer Institute
Oncologist/hematologist Andrea L. Amico, MD, MA, is part of the Patricia A. Joyce Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and is accepting new patients. Dr. Amico completed her training and residency at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and did fellowship training at the University of Chicago. She is board certified in […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. The library will close early, at 3 p.m., on Good Friday, April 7. The Friends of the Peotone Public Library District’s Spring Book Sale will be held on Thursday, April 13, from 3-7 p.m., Friday, April 14, from 10 a.m. – 4 […]
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American Cancer Society Seeking Relay for Life Teams
The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams from businesses, schools, families, places of worship, and more to participate in the Relay for Life of Kankakee County event, on Saturday, June 10, at Bishop McNamara Catholic School. Relay for Life teams are committed to finishing the fight against cancer and raising funds to support the American […]
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Ecumenical Stations of the Cross
The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host Ecumenical Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 7, at 3 p.m. All clergy and churches will be represented at the service, which will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. The public is encouraged to attend.