Connecting nature-conservation coalition to food and farming groups. On Thursday, November 21, the Will County Board adopted a resolution urging creation of a systems approach for increasing the supply of “locally produced/processed foods to complement global supply chains that may be disrupted in emergency events.” Will County Board Chair Judy Ogalla spearheaded passage of the […]
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Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, New Lenox, Vedette Mayhem, Will County
ISP Arrest Man for First Degree Murder after Road Rage Incident
Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 arrested 45-year-old Phillip E. Rogers of Chicago, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) and Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon (Class 3 Felony), stemming from a road rage related expressway shooting. On November 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m., ISP responded to a 9-1-1 […]
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WC Board Welcomes New Members
The Will County Board will have three new members following the November 5 General Election. The swearing in ceremony is scheduled to take place at the upcoming reorganization meeting on December 2. Congratulations to Denise Winfrey (D-District 6), Vince Logan (R-District 7), and Julie Berkowicz (R-District 10) on their successful re-election campaigns. We also would […]
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Will County ROE Hosting Will County School Safety Summit
Will County Regional Office of Education Supt. Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff announced the upcoming 2025 Will County School Safety Summit, scheduled for Friday, January 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lewis University, Flight Deck, 101 W. Airport Road, Romeoville. This event aims to unite educators, school administrators, first responders, and elected officials in preparing […]
Posted inGreen Garden, Monee, Peotone, Will County, Wilton
Helping Hands Holiday Meals
Helping Hands, Peotone’s non-profit food pantry, currently provides food and other basic essentials twice a month to approximately 80-90 households or approximately 650 people per month in the Peotone area in need of assistance. This year again, Helping Hands is purchasing Christmas holiday dinners. A $20 donation will provide a holiday meal for a family […]
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Will County Board Approves $832 Million 2025 Budget
By Stephen Nelson Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County leaders have announced the approval of a balanced Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. The budget, which prioritizes public safety spending, was voted on at the November 21 county board meeting. The county board approved an $832 million budget that includes $273 million for the […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manhattan, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Manteno Vedette We/Us, Momence, Peotone, Vedette New News, Vedette We/Us, Will County, Wilton
KPL 18th Annual Lion Wreathing; City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor […]
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Riverside’s Vilt Named ‘CFO to Know’ by Becker’s Healthcare
Healthcare system’s Senior Vice President, CFO honored for second year. For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list. Vilt, Riverside’s Senior Vice President and CFO, oversees […]
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PHS Student Council Blood Drive December 2
Just a reminder: PHS Student Council is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a Blood Drive at Peotone High School on Monday, December 2, from 1 – 6 p.m. Participants should park in the staff lot on the west side of the building and enter through door #16. Walk-in appointments are welcome. Participants […]
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Village Tree Lighting; Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Don’t miss Peotone’s annual Holiday TreeLighting on Saturday, November 30, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., with the tree lighting set for 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and s’mores kits will be available, along with coffee from Cornerstone Coffee House, plus additional desserts from Archy’s Sweet Treats. The Peotone High School Choir also will perform. On […]