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Peotone Police Blotter: April 14 – 19
Spread the loveMichael Faulkner, 31, of Bend, Oregon, was arrested on April 14 at 10:57 p.m. for aggravated traffic – speeding 82-mph in a 50-mph zone. Faulkner was released on bond, pending a court appearance. Lisa Smith, 32, of Cedar Lake, Indiana, was arrested on April 16 at 6:20 p.m. for driving while license is…
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. Youth Services April 28: Snack Attack, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. May 2: Early Readers’ Book club, grades K-second, from 4:30 –…
New Visitors’ Guide Available for Kankakee County
Spread the loveThere’s a guide detailing cool things to do in Kankakee County? Why yes, yes there is! Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy making their list and checking it twice. Friday, April 22, is the official release of their most recent marketing…
Peotone Bowling Results: March 23 – April 5
Spread the loveVery special congratulations to Chad Skyberg on his PERFECT GAME on Wednesday, March 30!!!!!! Happy 300!!!!!! March 23 Wednesday Night Men High individual game and series (scratch): Nick L. Sforza 288, 755; high team series (scratch): Bowl Movement – 2499; high team game: Bowl Movement – Joe Sforza 213, Tony Michals 149, Steve…
Monee Township Blood Drive, May 4
Spread the loveResidents 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.…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
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, May 4 and 18, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian…
Will Township Annual Meeting
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens In a short meeting with about a dozen attendees, Gene Maves was nominated as moderator. Last year’s meeting minutes were approved. Brian Cann, Will Township Supervisor, spoke to the townships funds. Cann mentioned that the road funds ended in the positive due to the mild winters and frugal spending. He…
Beecher Takes Double Header Victories vs. Illinois Lutheran
Spread the loveBy Dennis Bowling Beecher senior Alyssa Oldenburg, who is one of the top catchers in this area, could easily see that Bobcats sophomore hurler Cynthia Hon was ready for the challenge of facing rival Illinois Lutheran on April 11. In the circle, Hon was really on her game, allowing a meager two hits,…
Peotone’s Book Pages
Spread the loveBy Maggie Begley, Peotone High School Junior and Student Guest Writer From fantasy worlds to a harrowing journey of self discovery, books are portals into a world of adventure. You know what they say, “If you don’t like reading, you haven’t found the right book!” And as cliche as that might seem, reading…
Village Moves Forward With West of I-57 Development
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens In an abbreviated meeting, the village board unanimously approved easements to Aqua to construct and maintain water and sewer lines west of I-57. Trustee Shelley Marevka motioned, with Trustee Patrick Bowden seconding. The water and sewer lines would bring water to the proposed travel center that, according to Village President…
French-Canadian Program at St. Rose of Lima Chapel April 30
Spread the loveSt. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street in Kankakee, will be the site of a presentation by Andrew Mann on April 30, at 3 p.m., in the French Gothic Chapel. The PowerPoint presentation will highlight the architecture of French-Canadian churches in Canada, as well as in our area. Andrew, a high…
Peotone Township Annual Meeting
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The Peotone Township Annual Meeting was exactly 16 minutes long. Dan Younker was nominated moderator, and Clerk Kent Heisner read the previous year’s minutes and financial summary. There wasn’t any new or old business other than a reminder to the dozen or so attendees that the township was audited last…
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. Youth Services April 21: Middle School Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. April 22: Family Storytime, Friday, at 10:30 a.m., Monee…
Peotone Police Blotter: April 9 – 13
Spread the loveA 17-year-old male from Crete was arrested on April 9, at 8:04 p.m., for aggravated traffic – speeding 79-mph in a 50-mph zone. The subject was released on bond, pending a court appearance. Cassandra Settle-Igyarto, 40, of Peotone, was arrested on April 12, at 11:36 a.m., on a no bond warrant from Kendall…
