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Peotone School Board Approves Summer Projects, Announces Mask Optional Bus Policy
By Andrea Arens Several summer projects were approved at the Wednesday, February 23, school board meeting. The board approved the CloverLeaf Farms milk contract. As with everything, the cost has increased by $0.02 per carton, increasing the price to $0.314 per carton for one percent milk and $0.323 per carton for chocolate milk. The increase…
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Beecher Tops Bishop Mac; Ready for Regional Final
By Dennis Bowling Beecher junior Rio Llamas has been putting in extra time to work on his shooting, rebounding, and the all-around aspects of his game. In the dawning moments of the third quarter, when senior standout Duane Doss was whistled for his third foul and went to the bench, the Bobcats didn’t stumble or crumble…
Jazz & Java March 4
Peotone Fine Arts Department is hosting their annual Jazz & Java night on Friday, March 4, at 6 p.m., in the high school commons. The event is free, but donations are welcome. Enjoy talented students perform for their community and watch Powerhouse perform in one of their final performances of the season. Come and support…
Peotone Educational Foundation Bowl-a-Rama
The Peotone Educational Foundation is hosting their annual Bowl-a-rama fundraiser at Peotone Bowl on Friday, March 11, with two time slots available for bowling – at 6 or 9 p.m. Cost is $25 per bowler, with eight teams of six for each time slot. Food and snacks are provided. Cash bar available, plus 50/50 raffles.…
Manteno Trivia: March 3
By Melanie Holmes This week’s column will do double-duty. First, there is a new question; and second, there is a follow-up on a previous trivia column about existing structures that were moved from the country into the village, thanks to the Henrisey brothers and Jane Nalley (wife of Bob N.). The new question is three-pronged:…
Mask Discussion Gets Heated at Beecher School Board
By Jeff Vorva Life was not all lovey-dovey, chocolate, and flowers in the confines of the Beecher High School Library on Valentine’s Day. OK, it wasn’t the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, either, but things got heated at times at the board’s February 14 meeting, when it came to the hot-button topic of masks. Beecher School…
Peotone Second Street Demolition
By Andrea Arens & Arline Adamsick The end of an era began on Wednesday, February 16, as townspeople gathered to watch the start of demolition at the old Second Street Saloon. The building had been condemned and vacant for a number of years before the village bought the property last April for $5,000. Since then,…
President March’s Variance Approved by Planning & Zoning
By Andrea Arens The continuance of the public hearing regarding the approval of a 1,000-square-foot addition to March Family Dental had less attendance than the first. Planning and Zoning Commission Board Members Connie March-Curtis was again not in attendance and neither was Allen Gillis, who had questions from the previous hearing. The hearing began with…
Jackie Haas Re-Election Bid
By Eric Peterson Taking a position of leadership is no easy task. When that is combined with a global pandemic, social issues, and other unforeseen complications, the term “Baptism by fire” comes to mind. Though, having experience in dealing with stress, State Rep. of the 79th District Jackie Haas takes it all in stride. After…
Locals Come Together to Give Back
By Eric Peterson Celebrating “Random Acts of Kindness Day” on Thursday, February 17, was an excellent way to spread much-needed positivity across the country. Luckily, for a few locals, that holiday was appreciated but not needed, to make a positive impact on their community. On Tuesday, February 8, Cindy Scripter and young entrepreneur Preston Grove,…
Manteno Trivia: February 24
By Melanie Holmes Last week’s question asked: How many existing homes in Manteno were moved from the country to a place within village limits? And where are they now? First, a bit of history. The existence of the Manteno State Hospital – which employed thousands of workers over its 55-year run – and the hospital’s…
Peotone Circle K Break-In
By Andrea Arens Early Wednesday morning, the Peotone Circle K station’s front door was smashed, while the business was closed. The vehicle, identified by cameras, was involved in an incident in Manteno and had been reported stolen. No one was injured, and Peotone Police still are investigating.
War of Words Erupts at Green Garden Township Board Meeting
By Stephen Nelson A long time feud over the proper use of Green Garden Township money in the assessor’s office between Assessor Jane Bushong and Township Supervisor Don Murday erupted again in a tense war-of-words during the township board meeting on Wednesday, February 16. Murday claims he didn’t know Bushong was going to hire an…
Peotone’s Mason Kibelkis Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone
By Dennis Bowling Peotone’s Dave and Melissa KIbelkis watched their son and senior guard, Mason Kibelkis, evolve into one of the top players in this area. His exceptional work ethic and dedication to the game of basketball has helped him be a real high achiever, which aided him in entering a very select group on…