County Pop-Up Clinic Vaccinates 250+ Dogs and Cats
Will County State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino- Tarrant, and K9 Enrichment Initiative Executive Director Cynthia Lynn Guzman pose for a picture at the Will County Pet Clinic on March 11, at the Will County Office Building, with a lucky four-legged friend. –Photo submitted.
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Peotone Police Blotter: November 18 – 22
November 18, Peotone Police responded in the early morning hours to Casey’s in reference to a domestic disturbance that started on the expressway and continued into the parking lot. November 20, officers responded to the report of suspicious subjects around Oak and Division Streets, possibly looking into parked vehicles. Responding officers checked the area and……
What if there was an alternative to the airport?
By Andrea Arens What if there was an alternative plan to the famous Peotone airport? The airport that’s been talked about for 30 years and has promised to bring economic development and jobs. That’s exactly what the Chicago Wilderness Alliance proposed to a packed town hall at the Village of Monee meeting room on November……
Long Rezoning Hearing in Manteno Had Room Packed
By Andrea Arens The meeting of the Manteno Planning and Zoning Commission lasted for five hours with, literally, those for and against split down the middle of the elementary school gymnasium. There was a press conference before the meeting at Heritage Park, where Phil Nagel, Jeanne Ives, and the attorney for the Concerned Citizens of……
Crete Country Christmas is Coming to Town This Weekend!
Organizers have so much in store for the community at the Crete Country Christmas, December 1 – 3, and hope you’ll join them to celebrate the season. It seems there’s something for everyone – young and old, including a Grinch 5K, Breakfast with the Grinch, Santa visits, a Cocoa and Cookie Crawl, Holiday House Walk,……
Peotone Library News
The library has a Homebound Delivery Program. Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. The library also is a collection site for Toys for Tots. New and unwrapped toys may be dropped off during library hours from November 6 – December 9. Register for events on the website calendar or call the……
Helping Hands Giving Tree Christmas Tags Available at Local Banks
Once again, the Giving Trees, for children of assisted families at Helping Hands Food Pantry, are at both Old National Bank and First Community Bank and Trust in Peotone. Members of the community are encouraged to participate in the true meaning of the season and pick-up a Christmas wish tag for one of more than……
‘Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah’
Plus 75th Anniversary of Park Forest exhibits at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah,” which will be open from November 29, through January 3. Also available to view……
Leslie Joslin Takes Top Honors at Chili Cook-off
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Helping Hands Seeking Donations for Christmas Holiday Meals
Helping Hands Food Pantry, the local pantry serving 650 people per month in need of assistance, still is seeking the community’s help in providing approximately 90 holiday meals during Christmas. This organization, composed of volunteers from various churches and the community, provides basic essentials twice each month to approximately 80-90 households. For every $1 the……
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, December 6 and 20, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building……
Bills, Bills, and New Business
By Andrea Arens The most exciting agenda item at the Peotone Village Board was the unanimous approval of a new business registration for Wellistics Infrared Sauna Studio to be located at 110 N. Second Street. Dr. Peter Radulovic, who once lived in Peotone and was on the village board in the early 2000s, said he……
Becker’s Names Riverside Cancer Institute Great Oncology Program
For its dedication to providing outstanding oncology care to the community, the Riverside Cancer Institute has been recognized as a “Great Oncology Program” by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading source of healthcare news and information. Becker’s releases its list of hospitals and health systems with leading oncology programs annually. “It is an honor to be……
Peotone Police Blotter: November 11 – 15
November 11, Peotone Police responded to Circle K Shell for a theft report of two bottles of brake fluid. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with an employee who advised that an unknown person(s) left the store with merchandise without paying. The Detective Division is investigating. If you have any information, please contact the Peotone Police……
‘Miracle on 8th – a Kris Kringle Market’ December 9
The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Historical Society are excited to bring the community a magical experience this holiday season! Mark your calendars for “Miracle on 8th: A Kris Kringle Market” being held on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the museum grounds, 801 S. Eighth……
Peotone Library News
Homebound Delivery Program began November 1. Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. The library will be closed Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Saturday, November 25, at 9:30 a.m. The library also is a collection site for Toys for Tots. New and……