Skip to content
Hospital Recognized for Excellence, ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology with Chest Pain Center Accreditation for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The renewed accreditation, which originally was achieved by the hospital in 2018, is based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to…
Peotone Library News
Residents may register for events on the website calendar or give the library a call at 708-258-3436. Keep checking the FB page, Instagram, and online calendar for more programs and updates. Too cold to travel? Why not download e-books, videos, and magazines from the library’s app or through its website. Try a new hobby or…
Rep. Haas Hosting Valentines for Veterans
For the second year, State Representative Jackie Haas is hosting the “Valentines for Veterans” program. Rep. Haas invites all community members of the 79th District to participate in making handmade valentine greetings, with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, until February 10. “These…
Police Investigation in Rash of OD’s
By: Stephen Nelson An investigation into a rash of seven overdoses in one day in Kankakee continues as police say six of the victims are believed to have been at a party at the same address the night they ended up in the hospital. One of the six never made it to receive medical attention.…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
As temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I urge people…
Village President’s Variance Request Continued
By Andrea Arens Village President Dr. Peter March’s request for a variance at March Family Dental will be continued to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 16. Planning and Zoning Commission Members Allan Gillis, Erin Ekhart, Adam Jones, William Mercer, and Chairman Jim Petreikis were present. Commission member Connie March-Curtis was not…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
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, February 2 and 16, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall…
PHS Coach Updates
The Blue Devil wrestlers capped off the conference dual season with a 30-18 victory over Herscher January 20th. Wrestlers of the night were seniors Kevin Hogan, Seth Lonard and Oscar Villalobos dialing in early first period pins. As well as Ian Kreske, Alex Cardenas and mostly BIG Ben Bowmen on his first career win. Next…
Illinois State Scholars Recognized at School Board
By Andrea Arens The board recognized the 2022-2023 PHS Illinois State Scholars: Delaney Balmer, Brooklynn Cavitt, Emma Coffey, Dominick Esquivel, Brock Krska, Ryan Marsh, Cecelia Naples, Abigail Stewart, Hayley Stewart, Shannon Warden, and Madysen Wentz. Approximately the top 10 percent of graduates from approved high schools are announced as State Scholars each year. The State…
KVTA Winter Production: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
Theatre in your backyard continues! Kankakee Valley Theatre Association proudly presents its third production of the 2021-2022 season “Peter and the Starcatcher,” this February. The small, intimate cast of 16 will bring this laugh-out-loud production to life for the Kankakee area. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays, February 5 and 12, at 7 p.m., plus Sundays, February…
Peotone Bowling Results
January 5 Wednesday Morning Mixed High individual game (scratch): Jenny Abbott 163, Scott Lenz 199; high individual series (scratch): Janet Cameron 423, Scott Lenz 605; high team series (scratch): Team 1 – 1643; high team game: Janet’s Team – Jenny Abbott 147, Janet Cameron 147, Rick Cameron 168, and Vacant 110, total (w/hdcp.) 847. Wednesday…
Peotone Police Blotter
Danielle Brooks, 30, of Chicago, was arrested on January 17, at 11:37 a.m., for driving while license is suspended, driving while registration is suspended, no insurance, and improper display of registration. Brooks was released on bond, pending a court date.
Rep. Haas Comments on HR598
The SAFE-T Act is ineffective, poorly written legislation that has and will continue to make Illinois and all those who live here less safe. That is why I am co-sponsoring HR 598 to repeal the SAFE-T Act. I said it a couple of weeks ago in my press conference, but I will say it again:…
Rush, Franciscan Alliance, Inc., Agree to Distinctive Strategic Partnership
Rush and Franciscan Alliance, Inc., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) and associated services agreement that will provide advisory services to assist Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in graduate medical education and physician recruitment throughout 2022. Leaders from both health systems underscored the value of the collaboration that will result from the letter of intent and services…
State Officials Cut COVID Schools’ Isolation Time
By Bob Bong Even as schools across the state are facing staff shortages and high student absenteeism brought on by the latest COVID-19 surge, state officials said they would adopt new, shorter quarantine times as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Last week, officials with both the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois…
New 2022 Ag Laws
Recently passed laws supporting the Illinois agriculture industry took effect January 1, and State Senator Patrick Joyce, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a fourth-generation farmer, is excited to see the positive change coming from this new legislation. “Agriculture is a vital industry across Illinois,” Joyce said. “I’m proud to have worked alongside my…
Despite Questions, Full-Time Public Works Employee Hired
By Andrea Arens On Monday, January 10, the Peotone Village Board discussed hiring part-time Public Works employee David Baker as a full time employee in Public Works. The decision came after full-time employee Garrett Nykaza resigned. The concern, addressed by Trustee Patrick Bowden, was the village continues to operate at a deficit. New employee David…
