Monee Township Blood Drive, May 4

Blood Drive - Save a Life

Residents are encouraged to give the gift of life at Monee Township’s Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 4, from 3 – 7 p.m., at the Monee Township Building, 26121 Egyptian Trail, Monee. To make an appointment, call 1-800-7TO-GIVE or visit www.versiti.org. Please drink extra water and eat a healthy meal prior to donating. A photo…

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Peotone Library News

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The Adult 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. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Contact the……


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Beating Winter Blues Workshop January 20

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A Beating the Winter Blues Grief Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. The cold, winter months contribute to isolation and can be especially difficult for those struggling with grief emotion. This workshop is intended for individuals……


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Village President Peter March got gas and made the first purchase at the Peotone Travel Center. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

Mayor March’s 2023 Village Recap

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To All Village Residents: As we move into 2024, I feel it is important for all to see what their village government has accomplished for them in the past year. There was a great deal done with our limited budget and small staff. Here is an accounting of some of our accomplishments in no particular……


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Gotion Holding Job Fairs at KCC’s Riverfront Campus, North Extension Center

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Gotion, Inc., will hold two local job fairs to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno and has positions in all employment segments, not just manufacturing positions. The company is looking for a variety of skill sets, said Annie Quach a member of the Gotion Recruiting Team. The……


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Clove Alliance Offers Workshop Combatting Familial Trafficking

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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Clove Alliance invites community members to learn more about familial trafficking, a highly prevalent form of human trafficking by attending their upcoming workshop. The workshop will be held at Kankakee Community College on Wednesday, January 24, from 10 a.m. – noon. Registration fee is $10, and CEU and……


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Christ Community Church Hosting Valentine Event

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Christ Community Church will host a “Bee” My Valentine social event for adults on Saturday, February 3, from 6 – 8 p.m., at 103 W. Corning Avenue in Peotone. Guests will enjoy an evening of pizza, cupcakes, bottled water, games, prizes, in addition to entertainment. Comedian and Peotone resident Tracy DeGraaf will emcee, as well……


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Peotone Police Blotter December 22 – January 4

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December 29, Peotone Officers responded to a report of a traffic accident at Harlem Avenue and Crawford Street. Upon arrival, both drivers advised there were no injuries. An officer completed an accident report, and all parties left the scene. December 30, Peotone Officers were requested to Berkot’s for a theft in progress. Upon arrival, the……


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–Afton Swanson is seeing radiation oncology patients at Riverside Cancer Institute in Bourbonnais. –Photo submitted.

Riverside Cancer Institute Welcomes Afton Swanson, FNP-BC

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Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Afton Swanson, FNP-BC, to its team of oncology providers and will be seeing radiation oncology patients at the Riverside Cancer Institute in Bourbonnais. Having been a Riverside employee since 2018, Swanson has worked in both pulmonology and the intensive care unit (ICU) at Riverside Medical Center. She completed her……


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Adult 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. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Then contact the……


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45th Gallery of Trees Winners Named

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Winners for the 45th annual Gallery of Trees “Favorite Themes from the Past” display recently were announced. Congratulations to the following winners. In adult voting, first place was won by the Kankakee Valley Garden Club, whose theme displayed birds. Second place was taken by the Kankakee Kultivators, featuring All Things Bright and Beautiful, while third……


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Peotone Police Blotter: December 15 – 17

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December 15, Peotone Police were dispatched to McDonald’s, 701 Oriole Drive, in reference to an unwanted subject. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the subject, a white male, known to be barred from that location. The officer issued a Village Ordinance Citation for trespassing and a court date. December 17, Peotone Police were requested……


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Naval recruits stationed at Great Lakes got a treat on Christmas Day. Photo by Dan Gerber.

Manteno Legion Members Spend Christmas Day at Great Lakes

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Manteno Legion Commander,  Sean McNamara, spent Christmas day at the Tinley Park VFW, deep frying about 10 large turkeys for Navy recruits from from Great Lakes Naval Station who couldn’t leave training to go home for Christmas. He was accompanied by Senior Vice, Ed Rafalski, and legion member Dan Gerber, who brought his Naval cruise……


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Peotone Library News

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Adult Winter Reading Program began January 2 and 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. Interested in the Homebound Delivery……


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Peotone School Board Approves Tax Levy

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By Andrea Arens Several Peotone School Board meetings and presentations were held prior to approval of the 2023 tax levy. The final tax hearing was held, and there was no commentary, with the levy approved unanimously thereafter. Inflation was higher than the property tax extension limitation law of 5 percent, so the district requested the……


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