40th District News from Sen. Joyce

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We take time each November to give thanks. This year, I am extra thankful in many ways.

I am thankful we have the science and health care to help us turn the corner on the devastating COVID-19 pandemic. I am hopeful our small businesses will continue to rebound, and our families will enjoy the time together this holiday season many have missed these past couple of years.

I am thankful for our democratic election system, where everyone’s voice is heard. Thank you to all who came out to vote locally. I appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to represent you in Springfield.

I am grateful for the selfless sacrifice of thousands of Illinoisans, like my father-in-law, Don Scott, who have bravely served our country in the military. At 97 years old, Don is a veteran of three wars, who spent 20 years in the Army – he still lives by himself and is active in the local VFW. Many of us know and love veterans like Don, who have devoted their lives to protect ours, and we honor them on Veterans Day and throughout the year.

I am proud to help thankful communities, like the Village of Bradley, who will use a $3 million state grant I recently presented them from the Rebuild Downtown and Main Streets program to transform the area around Rt. 50. Another $3 million grant I was proud to present to the Village of Bourbonnais will help make its exciting Community Campus project a reality.

We are thankful locally for a strong partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which joined me recently at Kankakee River State Park to announce a former prison site on Rt. 102 will be redeveloped into a beautiful, usable natural space.

I am thankful for many local families who are giving their children the support they need to become successful. I joined with several of these families recently in Monee, for our final pizza party, to thank those great kids who participated in our summer reading program.

I am thankful for the many dedicated farmers, who are bringing the fruits of their summer of labor to tables here and around the world this fall.

I thank our local business leaders, like CSL Behring in Bourbonnais. I joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association to celebrate our manufacturers, and their growth in the 40th District and across Illinois will create many exciting opportunities for young people to have great careers right here.

As we head into the final weeks of 2022, I ask you to give thanks by showing others in our communities that you care. Please contact me anytime I can help at 708-756-0882, or http://www.senatorpatrickjoyce.com/. I will continue to share the latest news on my website and on my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/senPatrickjoyce40/.

Sen. Patrick Joyce

D-Essex, 40th State Senate District


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Ecumenical Soup Suppers, Lenten Services Begin

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Spread the loveThe Peotone Ecumenical Council of Churches extends an invitation to gather together as the people of God on five Wednesdays in Lent. With the great success of the past, and the fellowship we have created as a community, residents will gather to share a simple dinner and inspiring worship on these nights. As…


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Nine Students Honored at Senior Night

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Spread the loveOn Monday, February 5, the Girls’ Basketball Team was honored at Senior Night. Congratulations and Best of Luck to the following seniors! Payton Bean is the daughter of Wendy and Shawn Bean and is a four-year member of the girls basketball team. Payton’s favorite memory with the girls’ basketball team is when Allie…


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Streetscape Bid Moves to Peotone Village Board Next

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Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The Peotone Downtown Ad Hoc Streetscape Committee met February 5 and agreed to recommend accepting the bid from Iroquois Paving. Iroquois Paving was the low bid at $3,248,914.45 and will include streetscape construction and design for both Second and Main Streets. There were two additional, alternate bids, as well. One…


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Seeking Entries for Annual ‘Brave, Bold, Believed Art Show’

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Spread the loveClove Alliance is seeking submissions for its fourth annual “Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show,” an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and their efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design in keeping with the themes of empowerment, strength, resilience, and survivorship. Students in…


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Peotone Library News

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Spread the loveThere’s just a few weeks remaining in the Adult Winter Reading Program, which runs through February 29. Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Then contact the Adult Services Department for more information and…


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Wind/Solar Task Force Looking for Changes in Illinois Legislation

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Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Will County Board Chair Judy Ogalla and her newly formed Wind/Solar Task Force are looking for changes in Illinois legislation that has made it almost impossible to block construction of solar facilities. Solar farms, she said, “are all the rage, all over. Every month we have so many coming forward.”…


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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10

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Spread the loveOn Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in…


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House Fire in Peotone

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Spread the loveManhattan Fire Department issued a press release yesterday afternoon that at approximately 11:37 AM, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on the 300 block of West Street in Peotone. MFPD said the first units arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of the initial call…


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Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Peotone Police Blotter January 25-February 1

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Spread the love January 25, 2024 – Peotone Police were requested to McDonald’s on Oriole Dr reference a drive-thru patron attempting to make payment with a counterfeit $20 bill.  Subject was described to be a male black with an afro, small mustache, gap in front teeth, and wearing a reflective type vest.  Suspect was driving…


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Rep. Haas Celebrates IBHE Grants for Olivet Nazarene University

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Spread the loveFollowing the announcement of the recipients for this year’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am delighted Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais is receiving more than $10 million in grant funding from the Independent College Capital Investment Grant Program,” said Rep. Haas. “Olivet Nazarene…


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Peotone Library News

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Spread the loveAdult Winter Reading Program runs through February 29. Stop by and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Every participant will get a PPLD Magnetic Chip Clip, plus one lucky winner will receive a gift basket. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program, then contact the…


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NIU Steelpan Band to Perform Locally March 9

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Spread the loveThe Northern Illinois University Steelpan Band, who have performed locally and worldwide, will appear at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood, on Saturday, March 9, from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Abundant Grace UCC is easily accessible and has ample parking on the east and west sides of the…


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Ash Wednesday Services

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Spread the loveAsh Wednesday is February 14, marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent –  a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 N. Conrad Street in Peotone, will celebrate Mass with distribution of ashes on February 14 at 7:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. A Liturgy…


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Relay for Life Kankakee County Kick-off March 18

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Spread the loveAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kankakee County kicks-off to help end cancer at its 29th annual event on March 18 at Bourbonnais Municipal Center. Although the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, is not until June 8, work is beginning now to build the…


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Peotone Moves to Handling Tickets in House

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Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Tickets for ordinance violations aren’t going anywhere, but the Peotone Village Board moved to handling tickets in house instead of sending them to Will County. Two of the three new ordinances unanimously approved, with Trustees Strba and Marevka absent, at the January 22 board meeting, set the groundwork for having…


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