Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization.
Clove Alliance is offering free virtual webinars for professionals working with teens – “Preventing Teen Dating Violence: A Community Approach.” Training will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 7, from 5-6 p.m., or Wednesday, February 22, from noon-1 p.m.
This training benefits any professional working with teens, including teachers, social workers, school staff, coaches, youth group directors, youth pastors, non-for-profits, and more!
To register for either of these trainings, please visit clovealliance.org/events/. CPDU’s/CEU’s will be provided at no additional charge upon successful completion of the training. For additional information, reach out to Clove Alliance’s Prevention Department at prevention@clovealliance.org.
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Village Branch Pick-Up Begins April 4
Spread the lovePeotone’s village branch pick-up is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 4, weather permitting. Brush will be picked up twice each month during the season, which begins in April and continues through October. The village is divided at Corning Avenue, with brush from Corning Avenue north picked up on the first and third…
USF Blood Drive April 8
Spread the loveThe University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, April 8, from 1 to 6 p.m., in Assembly Hall Gym at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Donors can save up to 15…
Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group “Rescue ME” Crafters’ Resale
Spread the loveMark your calendars – we are back! The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office – 230 Wabash Street in Manhattan. The event features quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies, plus for a mere $10 donation,…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 18 – 23
Spread the loveMichael MacLaren, 46, of Peotone, was arrested on March 18, at 2:38 p.m., on a failure-to-appear warrant from Will County. MacLaren was released on bond, pending a court appearance. Eddie Maxwell, 56, of Richton Park, was arrested on March 23, at 10:50 a.m., for aggravated traffic – speeding 70-mph in a 40-mph zone.…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveResidents 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. National Library Week is April 3 – 9. Check the library calendar for special events and programming. Youth Services April 1: Teen…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Spread the loveThe food pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults, with or without children, who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, April 6 and 20, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship…
Peotone Village Board Discusses Job Descriptions
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The was no old or new business at the Peotone Village Board meeting Monday night. That is, until, Trustee Nick Strba asked to pull the Manager of Public Works job description out of the consent agenda. The Manager of Streets & Alleys and the Utility Billing Clerk job descriptions were…
Mr. Vanderquack Visits Locally for St. Jude
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Who knew a cute, chubby, stuffed, plush duck affectionately named Mr. Vanderquack could travel the United States to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital? That’s exactly what happened, though. This cute, cuddly duck somehow managed to convince Jeep owners across the entire United States to transport him through…
House Resolution Honors Jack Sikma
Spread the loveState Rep. Jackie Haas issued the following statement after the passage of her House Resolution 0056 designating the portion of Illinois Rt. 1 from Wichert Road to St. Anne as the “Honorary Jack Sikma Road.” “I am very pleased we were able to get this resolution passed unanimously out of the House. Jack…
St. Rose of Lima Monthly Mass March 25
Spread the loveSt. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street in Kankakee, will celebrate its monthly Mass on Friday March 25, at 6 p.m. Enter through the west door under the canopy. The elevator is nearby if needed, and ushers will assist. Eucharistic Adoration is held from 3- 5 p.m. every Wednesday afternoon at…
Blue Devil Soccer Looks Very Promising!
Spread the loveBy Dennis Bowling During this past winter, Peotone junior keeper Jenna Hunter was very busy upgrading her all-around game. Hunter, at 5’11,” played for the Slayers Soccer Club and received help from Olivet Nazarene College Women’s Assistant Soccer Coach Amanda Zea. Hunter is sure to be one of the top keepers in the…
PHS Celebrates Illinois State Scholars
Spread the lovePHS hosted the Illinois State Scholars breakfast Wednesday, March 16. With family and school officials in attendance, a breakfast was enjoyed, with the following scholars honored: Delaney Balmer, Brooklynn Cavitt, Emma Coffey, Dominick Esquivel, Brock Krska, Ryan Marsh, Cecelia Naples, Abigail Stewart, Hayley Stewart, Shannon Warden, and Madysen Wentz. Congratulations Blue Devils on…
Acting Out Theatre Holding ‘A Chorus Line’ Auditions
Spread the loveActing Out Theatre Co. will be holding auditions for “A Chorus Line” on Saturday, April 2. Visit actingouttheatreco.org to sign up for a time slot. Callbacks will be Sunday, April 3, at 1 p.m. Auditions will be held for cast, “cut dancers,” and pit singers. Auditions will be held at Kankakee High School…
