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100th Illinois Voluntary Infantry Reenactors Memorial Day Services

May 23, 2023

By Karen Haave The 100th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Reenactors will hold  Memorial Day Services on Sunday, May 28, beginning at 10 a.m., at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet, along with the 10th Illinois Reenactors. Captain Tim Marcus will be the speaker. The 100th IVI will re-group at 1 p.m. at Union Cemetery in Green Garden at…

Souper Bowl Winner Shelley Kestel with Game On owner, Vicki Moore.

Game On’s Super Souper Bowl

February 8, 2022

Game On hosted their first ever Soup Cook-Off clearly titled “Souper Bowl” on Sunday, January 30. Soup cooks were required to make one full crock pot of their best soup for a chance to win a cash prize. Taking home the honors were: Fourth place winner Jeannette Hennke, with a beef barley soup. Third place…

Legion Fish Fry January 8th

January 5, 2022

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.

Officer Zairius West was promoted to Sergeant at the February 19 board meeting. –Photo courtesy of Manteno Police Department.
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Peotone School Board Approves Summer Projects
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Manteno District 6 County Board Member Resigns
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Chief Would Prefer No Carts for Crete
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Manteno Village Board Revises Public Participation
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Early Voting Begins on March 4 at New Locations
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Streetscape Bid Moves to Peotone Village Board Next
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Wind/Solar Task Force Looking for Changes in Illinois Legislation
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House Fire in Peotone
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Crete Remains Safe and Secure by Statistics