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Kennedy Plays with OP Vikings 16U National Hockey Championship Team
For Connor Kennedy, a 16-year-old junior at Peotone High School, holding a hockey stick is as natural as breathing. Connor, the son of Peotone residents Marcia and Tim Kennedy, has been in love with the sport since he was three and has been playing, in one way or another, since that very young age. Around…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 30 – April 1
Disclaimer: Charges against each of the defendants are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 30, Kevin Gonzalez, 23, of 5245 S. Kedzie, Chicago, was stopped at Corning and Dixie Highway due to the driver holding a cell phone and found not to possess a valid…
Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed four bills through committees, with all scheduled to be read and debated on the House floor. “I am proud to say four bills I filed have moved out of committee this week,” said Rep. Haas. “All of these bills received unanimous, bipartisan support. These bills will support law…
Rotary Jigsaw Puzzles Still Available
In need of a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club still has their annual jigsaw puzzle available for purchase, with a limited number of puzzles available at Joy’s Hallmark, Ba Da Bloom Flower Shoppe, the Kankakee County Museum, King Music, Rubber Rose Books and Prints, the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stefari’s West, as well…
FHOF Names New Vice Presidents
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has added two new vice presidents to its ranks. Fulton Porter III, MD, FACP, FHM, is the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Randall is the new Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “We at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields are…
Merchant Street MusicFest Announces Music Education Scholarships
Merchant Street MusicFest, in collaboration with King Music and the Dave King Memorial Music Fund, is pleased to announce the inaugural MSMF Music Education Scholarship to be awarded at this year’s fest on Saturday, July 27. The scholarship award is for eight free weeks of music lessons, after which the recipient will have the option…
Crete Library News
Thursday, April 18 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join others to socialize while working on knitting,…
Peotone Library News
Don’t forget: The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale is this week: Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 7 p.m.; Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library now offers a monthly e-newsletter. Sign up on the website (peotonelibrary.org) and, at…
News for Uplifted Care Community Grief Center
The free Chain of Blessings Workshop will be held on Saturday, April 20, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., and provides an interactive experience for individuals and families to remember the blessings their loved ones gave them. Participants will make a chain of things their loved ones taught them, special characteristics they had, and anything else…
Riverside Healthcare Presents Baby and Beyond Fair: A Celebration of Growing Families
Riverside Healthcare is excited to announce the upcoming Baby and Beyond Fair, an event tailored for expectant parents, those planning future pregnancies, and families with young children. The fair offers many resources, interactive presentations, and community engagement opportunities, all aimed at supporting families on their journey from pregnancy through early childhood. The Baby and Beyond…
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce Highlights
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month, at the library. Here’s what’s happening in Crete… April 18: Free Google Business Workshop, in conjunction with the Chicago Southland Chamber, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Members/non-members; Bring personal digital device. Register with QR code on…
FHOF Family Birth Center Hosting Baby Expo; Register Now!
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments, and health vendors, as well as information on safe sleep,…
Streetscape to Start in Peotone
By Karen Haave A $3.5 million beautification project slated for Peotone’s downtown historic district is underway, culminating four years of planning, revisions, talks, and meetings. It was scheduled to begin on April 11 but was postponed due to rain. Village officials hosted an open house earlier this month to present details of the improvement plan…
Peotone Police Blotter April 5-11
April 5, 2024 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant reference fraud. Upon arrival Peotone Detective spoke with complainant who advised they have been the victim of a scam. The complainant provided the officer with all information relating to charges on several credit cards and correspondences relating to the charges. Peotone Detective…
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new Earth Day flower take-and-make craft is available. Pick up anytime! Community Paper Chain Mural: Visit the library in April to help make a paper chain mural! April 18, 19, 25, and 26, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games,…
