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Beecher: On Friday, January 6, the Bobcats beat Gardner-South Wilmington, 77-54. For the Bobcats, Adyn McGinley had 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, with Rio Llamas finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
Saturday, January 7, in the St Joseph-Ogden Shootout, Beecher beat Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, 64 – 48. On the day, Zack Johnson had 21 points and 10 rebounds, Adyn McGinley added 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, Ethan Rydberg – 8 points and 6 assists, while Rio Llamas finished with 6 points and 14(!) rebounds. Their overall record stands at 17-1.
Manteno: Thursday, January 5, the Lady Panthers lost their home conference game to Herscher, 28-45, with Manteno’s costly turnovers contributing to the loss. On the night, Katherine Gaffney had 11 points, Grace Sundeen finished with 6 points, and Drew Hosselton contributed 9 rebounds.
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High Speed Pursuit Ends in Peotone with One in Custody
Spread the lovePURSUIT OF STOLEN SUV THROUGH SEVERAL TOWNS RESULTS IN MULTIPLE COLLISIONS, ONE IN CUSTODY Kankakee County Sheriff’s issued a statement that on April 5, 2024, shortly after 2 p.m, agents from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force located an SUV that had been reported stolen out of University Park at a residence in…
April 14 Native American Ministries Sunday
Spread the loveNative American Ministries Sunday is April 14 and will be celebrated at Grace Community United Methodist Church, 735 Main Street NW, in Bourbonnais. The authentic American Indian church service will begin at 9:45 a.m., with a “smudge” as one enters the church doors, led by the Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church from…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 29-April 3
Spread the love March 29: An accident occurred at Drecksler and Tucker Roads, with no reported injuries. The police responded to the scene and completed a report for a property damage accident. The involved parties were able to drive their vehicles away from the scene. April 1: Peotone Police responded to a call for a…
Brianna Schubbe District FFA Proficiency Winner
Spread the loveBrianna Schubbe was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Landscape Management and is a member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas, based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding…
Building Committee Creates Historical Overlay District
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The Peotone Building Committee, consisting of Trustees Gary Hudson, Todd Sandberg, and Nick Strba, agreed to create an “Old Town Historical Overlay” District at their meeting on March 25. The purpose of creating the overlay district is to lay guidelines for a quality of appearance and to insure improvements of…
Emma Bialko Takes FFA’s State Proficiency, District Star Wins
Spread the loveA member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA, Emma Bialko was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Science Placement. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas based on their work-based learning (SAEs). FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership,…
Men’s Clothing Drive to Benefit ‘We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries’
Spread the loveMen’s clothing drive/service project to benefit Kankakee’s We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries. Christ Community Church, in Peotone, will host a clothing drive and service project benefiting We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries in Kankakee, a transitional life house that helps men, through the love of Christ and Scripture, to regain control of…
Federal Funding Secured to Reduce Eastern Will County Truck Congestion
Spread the loveU.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announced the approval of $500,000 in federal appropriations for the Eastern Will County Truck Routing Project. The project, aimed at reducing congestion in Eastern Will County, is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government appropriations packaged approved by Congress and signed by President…
Amy Pfeifer Honored as St. Patrick’s Woman of the Year
Spread the loveSt. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, announced that Amy Pfeifer has been selected as their Woman of the Year for 2024. Amy and her husband, Chris, live in Braidwood, along with her four adult children and three Labrador retrievers. She grew up in St. Patrick’s Parish and, for the past…
Be a Superhero for Families with Sick Children!
Spread the loveA Superhero 5K and two-mile walk will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m., at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information may be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by April 13 to guarantee a race…
KPL Hosting ‘An Evening with Rodney Freeman’
Spread the loveLibrarian, archivist, filmmaker, and former Kankakee resident Rodney Freeman will be speaking at the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. Freeman’s documentary “Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians” is set for release in early 2025. Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, Freeman’s…
BPL Hosting Spring Book Sale
Spread the loveThe Bourbonnais Public Library is hosting its spring book sale on Wednesday, April 17, from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Friday, April 19, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Friday there will be a special bag sale, which offers a bag of books for only…
Clove Alliance SAAM April Event Calendar
Spread the loveApril is dedicated to raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It’s important to acknowledge a significant number of individuals have been impacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, Clove Alliance aims to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse and believes, supports, and empowers survivors of…
Riverside Welcomes Chanel Smith, FNP-C, to Team of Immediate Care Providers
Spread the loveRiverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Chanel Smith, FNP-C, to its team of immediate care providers. Smith completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Governors State University in University Park. Immediate care is intended to provide care for non-life-threatening injuries and ailments, such…
