Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 13
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Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, raffles, plus food and drinks – and all for a great cause!
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New Rules for Friday Night Lights
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens A new policy released by Peotone 207-U on social media caused quite the stir. Parents commenting seemed to think the policy was “stupid” and that new administration “didn’t understand” how a small town worked. The policy requires elementary, intermediate, and junior high students to have an adult with them to…
Peotone Police Blotter: October 6 – 9
Spread the loveOn October 6, Peotone Police responded to report of domestic battery in the 300 block of Glenview Lane. Upon arrival officers separated and spoke with all parties involved. They stated it was a verbal dispute, and there was no evidence of any physical contact. Parties were advised to remain separated for the evening.…
KPL Presents ‘Story of Survival’
Spread the loveIn partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Join residents at the Kankakee Public Library on Saturday, October 19, at 10 a.m., as we welcome Doris Lazarus, a member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s Speakers’ Bureau. Doris will tell the beautiful and compelling story of her parents, Leah…
Rep. Haas Hosting Shred Event
Spread the loveState Rep. Jackie Haas will host a free shred event on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Northfield Square Mall east parking lot, 1600 N. State Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais. “Join us for a free shred event to safely and confidentially dispose of any unneeded documents,” said Rep. Haas.…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveRegister for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Homebound Delivery Program: Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. Got your e-newsletter? Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. At the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Youth Services October 17: Middle…
Visit Your Farmers Market Before Season Ends!
Spread the loveTime is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through…
Peotone’s Leaf Collection to Begin
Spread the loveEach fall Peotone’s Department of Streets and Alleys collects leaves from residential parkways. This year’s program will run from October 21 through November 25, weather permitting. The pick-up schedule is subject to weather and emergencies, as weather conditions may cause delays or permanent closure of the program for the season. FOR SAFETY’s SAKE:…
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center Groups
Spread the loveUpliftedCare Community Grief Center staff hope you will join them for their Caregiver Support Group, on the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road in Bourbonnais. Family caregiving is both a noble and challenging endeavor. If you’re a family caregiver, you…
Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Spread the loveEdward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist…
Second Round of Open House Meetings to be Held on Wilmington-Peotone Road Study
Spread the loveThe Will County Division of Transportation (DOT) is hosting two public information open houses in October about the future of Wilmington-Peotone Road, between I-55 and Drecksler Road. The public information meetings are part of a Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) Study being conducted on the 22-mile stretch of roadway between Wilmington and Peotone.…
Local Resident Takes Trip He Will Never Forget on Honor Flight #118
Spread the loveOn Wednesday, September 25, Chicago Honor Flight #118 took 113 veterans from all branches of the military from Midway to Washington, D.C. It was a day they will never forget. Of those 113, there was: One from World War II, age 97; two from the Korean War, average age 86; and 110 from…
Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
Spread the love On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was…
Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Adult Survivors
Spread the loveClove Alliance is offering “Survivors’ Circle,” an adult support group for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with other survivors in a compassionate, supportive, and safe space. Participants will seek healing together and work on skills to cope with challenges. The group is open to ages 18+, and the survivor does not need to…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveMark your calendars for the library’s fall book sale on Thursday, October 10, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services October…
Farmers Market Updates
Spread the loveTime is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The…
