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Township Board Bids Farewell, Welcome
Peotone Township Board wishes to recognize retiring Peotone Township Assessor Patricia Latham for her 24 years of service to the township. The Peotone Township Board also wishes Patricia well in her upcoming retirement, which was effective December 31. On January 1, recently elected Peotone Township Assessor Virginia Gates-Hamann assumed the township assessor position and is…
Join the Library’s January Events
Mark your new calendars for several of the January events featured at Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. All of these events are free and open to the public. Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The library hosts a Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. This month’s book…
Lisle Takes One at Peotone
Tuesday, January 4, was not a red-letter day for the Peotone Blue Devils, as they faced rival Lisle in a conference match-up at home, losing 40-49. Coach Ron Oloffson felt the Blue Devils had a rough game on Tuesday, including trouble scoring, and they just couldn’t get over the hump. Lisle hit 7 three-point baskets…
Friends of Manteno Library Wrap up 2021
From Friends of Manteno Public Library’s Newsletter 2021 was a challenging year for groups that fundraise. We had to think outside of the box. In March, we worked with Funds2Org and the Rockville-Manteno Historical Society to launch a shoe drive. We collected gently used shoes from our community. And the community did not disappoint. We…
State to assist with mass vaccinations, testing operations, hospital staffing to battle COVID-19 surge
Illinois will send personnel and resources to county health departments By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Local hospitals and health departments will get help from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to meet the healthcare demand during a COVID-19 surge, adding staffing to provide medical care…
Gallery of Trees Winners Announced
Congratulation to the contest winners of the 43rd annual Gallery of Trees “T’was the Night Before Christmas…Books Under the Tree.” In adult voting, winners are: First place – GFWC Woman’s Club of Kankakee, with a Wizard of Oz theme; second place – Kankakee Kultivators, for 101 Dalmatians; and third place – Kankakee Valley Porcelain Artists,…
Blue Devils Score Big at Unity Duals
From Coach Phil Thorne: Blue Devil Wrestlers traveled to Tolono for Unity Duals on Friday, December 17, (vs Unity #8 – Carterville and Benton #20) and an individual tournament on Saturday, December 18. The kids continue to impress and set the bar higher each week. Falling 10 points short of a team trophy a week ago,…
Manteno’s Rearview Mirror: A Recap of 2021
By Melanie Holmes The year 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things, including the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, and the January 6 siege on the capitol. As we move into 2022, we hope for more unity and health for all. Last spring, as frontline workers got vaccinated, businesses, schools, and churches relaxed restrictions,…
Minimum wage hike among new state laws taking effect Jan.1
By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect in the…
Coach Steve Strough Honored for 300 Wins
By Andrea Arens Coach Steve Strough was honored Monday, December 27, for attaining 300 career wins. The ceremony was just after Peotone beat Beecher at the Holiday Classic Tournament, 54-43. Strough coached Watseka from 2005-2007, where he racked up 28 wins before joining Peotone in 2008 and accumulated an additional 272 wins. Current and former…
Legion Fish Fry January 8th
Peotone American Legion Post 392 is hosting their monthly fish fry Saturday January 8th from 4:30-6:30 pm or until all sold out. Perch is $12 and includes French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter. Catfish and shrimp are unavailable due to supply issues. Desserts available for purchase for $2 each from the Auxiliary.
Rep. Haas’ Thoughts on Fallen and Injured Bradley Police Officers
State Representative Jackie Haas (79th District) issued the following statement regarding the tragic shooting of two Bradley police officers this week. “Please keep the Bradley Police Department in your prayers today,” Haas said. “Early this morning, we lost a dedicated and capable officer when she made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community. We continue…
Helping Hands
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, January 5 and 19, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall…
Locals Help Mayfield, KY
On Friday, December 11, a tornado considered to be at least an F3, with wind speeds between 158 and 206 mph, originated in Arkansas and was on the ground for more than 220 miles. It struck Mayfield, Kentucky, about 9:30 p.m. and leveled most of the town of about 10,000 residents. leaving a path of…
Monee Water Main Project Could Improve Insurance Rates
By Karen Haave A water main extension project underway in Monee could have an unexpected bonus for homeowners there. The professional services agreement authorized by the board of trustees last week focuses on a 4,700-foot extension along Ridgeland Avenue and Bruns Road. “Once completed,” Village Administrator Ruben Bautista noted, “the project will provide redundancy to…
