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Building Committee Looking to Set Standards
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Building Committee met on December 5 to discuss creating an overlay district that would determine and regulate requirements for building exteriors. With the streetscape going to bid soon, the discussion revolved around whether the committee and the village would want to implement a district plan that would essentially give guidance……
Peotone Christmas in the Village
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Santa Letters from Mrs. Stolarek’s BES First Graders
Recently, the first graders at Beecher Elementary took on a very special project and a most important one, too – the annual writing of letters to that jolly man at the North Pole. After reading some of the correspondence, we think you will agree it was a most important task. This week, The Vedette is……
VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
By Jeff Vorva Old gym? New gym? It doesn’t seem to matter. The results are still the same. Beecher’s boys basketball team played in its old gym for a throwback game December 8 and came away with a lopsided 81-36 River Valley Conference win over Donovan. The Bobcats wore jerseys from 2012-13, and fans were……
Peotone Police Blotter: December 1 – 7
December 1, Peotone Police have received multiple calls referencing suspicious person/s in the area. It has been determined these are field crews for the Peotone Township Assessor’s Office, who are measuring outside of homes and all parcel improvements. For additional information, please read the Notice from the Assessor’s Office on the Village of Peotone Facebook……
Peotone Library News
The library will be closed on Monday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday, as well as Monday, January 1, for the New Year’s holiday. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Then contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth……
Music, Ugly Sweaters, Hot Chocolate, Sinterklaas, Oh My!
The Kankakee County Historical Society will host their annual ugly sweater and hot chocolate party on Friday, December 15, from 3 to 8 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer right in the middle of the Kankakee County Museum’s 45th Annual Gallery of Trees, 801 S. Eighth Avenue! This year’s ugly sweater party features Marcia’s……
Riverside Named One of Illinois,’America’s Healthiest Employers
Riverside ranked 20th in healthiest 100 workplaces in America. Health and wellness are vital to fostering a productive and resilient workforce, something Riverside Healthcare takes seriously. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 20th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place in……
Illinois Office of Tourism Names Cranky Mike’s Popcorn to Illinois Made Program4
Governor J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders, proudly unveiled the latest inductees into the Illinois Made program, including Cranky Mike’s Popcorn in Momence. This year marks a significant milestone, as 48 exceptional small businesses, often referred to as ‘Makers,’ have been welcomed into the……
Peotone Travel Center Now Open for Business
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Travel Center cleared the Fire Marshall on Friday, December 1, and immediately “soft-opened” for business. Village President Peter March was the first customer. “We are excited to have the Peotone Travel Center open for business today, December 1. It has been a long journey but seeing the final product makes……
New State-of-the-Art Election Equipment Demonstration Planned
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is inviting the public to a demonstration of new state-of-the-art election equipment that will be used to cast and count ballots in next year’s Primary and Presidential Elections. County Clerk Staley Ferry and her team will conduct demonstrations of the new ballot counters, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices, and poll books……
Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45 years of this beloved local tradition, this year the Museum is filled with more than 35 trees decorated by area non-profit organizations, based on favorite themes from the past 45 years. Traditionally, more than 3,000……
Madi Schroeder Joins 1,000 Point Club!
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Peotone Police Blotter: November 28 – 30
November 28, the Peotone Police, after effecting a traffic stop on a vehicle failing to yield to merging traffic, placed the driver, Ms. Martinez, under arrest for driving while license is suspended. Two citations were issued to the driver: Driving with suspended license and failing to yield to merging traffic. Martinez was given a notice-to-appear……
Legion Fish Fry December 9
Don’t forget to stop by Peotone American Legion Post 392, 109 E. North Street, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for some delicious fish after a great day at Christmas in the Village. Dinners (all-you-can-it, if dining in) are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, plus this……
