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Lucas Gesswein is the son of Melissa and Ralph Gesswein and is a four-year member of the basketball program. Lucas’ favorite memories from basketball are all of the experiences he’s had with his teammates. After high school Lucas plans to attend Joliet Junior College, where he would like to pursue a degree in communications.
Lucas Gesswein and family.
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William Graffeo is the son of Joy and Joe Graffeo and is a four-year member of the basketball team. William’s favorite memory from his basketball career is playing all four years alongside his buddies. After high school William plans to enlist in the U.S. Marines.
Wil Graffeo with family.
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Miles Heflin is the son of Meghan and Chip Heflin and is a four-year member of the basketball program. Miles’ favorite memories from his basketball career include the bus rides to games and anytime we beat Manteno. After high school Miles plans to attend college but is undecided on his major.
Miles Heflin with his family. Photo submitted.
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James Kuypers is the son of Emily and Doug Kuypers and is a three-year member of the basketball team. James’ favorite memories from his basketball experience were the bus rides. After high school James plans to join the Air National Guard, then after that he will attend college to get his BSN and masters in Science of Anesthesia.
James Kuypers with family.
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Marquis Walton is the nephew of Ashley and Rich Tomei and is a two-year member of the basketball team. Marquis’ favorite memory from basketball were the bus rides back from a dub. After high school Marquis plans to pursue a veterinarian degree.
Marquis Walton with family.
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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10
Spread the loveOn Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in…
House Fire in Peotone
Spread the loveManhattan Fire Department issued a press release yesterday afternoon that at approximately 11:37 AM, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on the 300 block of West Street in Peotone. MFPD said the first units arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of the initial call…
Peotone Police Blotter January 25-February 1
Spread the love January 25, 2024 – Peotone Police were requested to McDonald’s on Oriole Dr reference a drive-thru patron attempting to make payment with a counterfeit $20 bill. Subject was described to be a male black with an afro, small mustache, gap in front teeth, and wearing a reflective type vest. Suspect was driving…
Rep. Haas Celebrates IBHE Grants for Olivet Nazarene University
Spread the loveFollowing the announcement of the recipients for this year’s Independent Colleges Capital Investment Grant Program, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am delighted Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais is receiving more than $10 million in grant funding from the Independent College Capital Investment Grant Program,” said Rep. Haas. “Olivet Nazarene…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveAdult Winter Reading Program runs through February 29. Stop by and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Every participant will get a PPLD Magnetic Chip Clip, plus one lucky winner will receive a gift basket. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program, then contact the…
NIU Steelpan Band to Perform Locally March 9
Spread the loveThe Northern Illinois University Steelpan Band, who have performed locally and worldwide, will appear at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood, on Saturday, March 9, from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Abundant Grace UCC is easily accessible and has ample parking on the east and west sides of the…
Ash Wednesday Services
Spread the loveAsh Wednesday is February 14, marking the beginning of the Christian season of Lent – a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 N. Conrad Street in Peotone, will celebrate Mass with distribution of ashes on February 14 at 7:15 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. A Liturgy…
Relay for Life Kankakee County Kick-off March 18
Spread the loveAmerican Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Kankakee County kicks-off to help end cancer at its 29th annual event on March 18 at Bourbonnais Municipal Center. Although the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, is not until June 8, work is beginning now to build the…
Peotone Moves to Handling Tickets in House
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Tickets for ordinance violations aren’t going anywhere, but the Peotone Village Board moved to handling tickets in house instead of sending them to Will County. Two of the three new ordinances unanimously approved, with Trustees Strba and Marevka absent, at the January 22 board meeting, set the groundwork for having…
Peotone Police Blotter: January 19 – 25
Spread the love January 23, Peotone Police were requested to Pearl Dodge for a complaint of a stolen vehicle. The Peotone Officer responded and spoke with an employee from the dealership. The officer learned the vehicle was purchased using fraudulent identification and payment. The stolen vehicle then was entered into the national law enforcement database,…
Legion Fish Fry February 10
Spread the loveMark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, when Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host their monthly fish fry, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at 109 E. North Street in Peotone. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat perch or catfish dinner are $15 and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter.…
January News from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Team
Spread the loveA Message from Caroline Wade, STAR Executive Director… Happy New Year from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) team! The year is flying by as we continue to ramp up and prepare for the launch of enrollment later this spring. It will be an exciting year with the development of a new,…
Park Forest Historical Society News
Spread the loveShow and Tell, Sunday, February 25: Join us on Sunday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, for an informal “Show and Tell” session on YOUR memories of living in Park Forest during the past 75 years. The words “show and tell” themselves evoke childhood memories, but…
Helping Hands
Spread the loveHelping 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 7 and 21, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveAdult Winter Reading Program runs through February 29. Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Every participant will get a PPLD Magnetic Chip Clip, plus one lucky winner will receive a gift basket. Mark your calendars: Friends of the Library…
