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PHS National Honor Society Induction
Peotone High School inducted 18 new members to the National Honor Society on November 13, 2022.
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Redesignated Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been redesignated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced recently. Acute Stroke Ready hospitals serve as the first stop for patients suspected of having a stroke. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is the only hospital in the South Suburbs with the designation.……
Clove Alliance Hosting Cosmic Bingo
Clove Alliance is excited to announce the return of their signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, March 22, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. This unique bingo night, with a cosmic twist, is for adults 18 and older! With laser and black lights, loud music, and glow sticks, this interactive bingo event promises to be……
Riverside Expands Primary Care Team in Manteno
Jenna Cella, DO, specializes in family medicine. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Jenna Cella, DO. Dr. Cella completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, then completed her family medicine residency at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields. In addition to her……
Legion Fish Fry March 9
Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday, March 9, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. You might also want to try a special dessert for only $2,……
PHS Announces First Semester Honor Rolls
Peotone High School recently announced students named to its first semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! Superior Honor Roll (4.0 and above) Seniors: Payton Bean, Hunter Becker, Emma Bialko, Abigail Chenoweth, Jack Connolley, Edgar Duran, Colin Emsweller, Ethan Ferrier, Tyler Gill, Matthew Gromala, Peyton Hack, Landen Hamm, Alicia Hunding, Emma Iozzo, Matthew Jeffrey,……
PHS Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society
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Peotone Library News
Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale – Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program, contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Don’t forget: Primary Election Day -……
‘Battles and Triumphs: The Human Condition’ Closing Soon
Local artist Brian Marcotte is inviting the community to join him at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, on March 9, from 3-5 p.m., for a closing reception and last chance to see his art show – “Battles and Triumphs: The Human Condition,” currently on display in the George Grey Barnard Exhibit. This……
Nine PJHS Wrestlers Qualify for Sectionals!
The Peotone Junior High Wrestling Team had nine wrestlers qualify for Sectionals recently, with two Regional Champs included – Jimmy O’Connor and Jonah Young, plus the first female sectional qualifier for PJHS – Shea O’Connor. The wrestlers move on to Sectionals, which are scheduled for Saturday, March 2, at East Peoria Junior High. You have…
Franciscan Health Heart, Vascular Institute Echocardiography Lab Achieves Accreditation
The Franciscan Health Heart and Vascular Institute Olympia Fields echocardiography lab has achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (ICA) for adult transthoracic echocardiography. Echocardiography (also known as echo) is a form of non-invasive imaging used to assess different areas of the heart, which can detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions. Early detection……
Peotone Park District Seeks Referendum on March 19 Ballot
By Karen Haave A referendum question on the March 19 Primary Election ballot will ask Peotone voters to approve a tax rate increase. The question reads: Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Peotone Park District, Will County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to 0.0547% above……
Peotone School Board Approves Summer Projects
By Andrea Arens A whole lot of projects are getting done. After good news, the Peotone School Board didn’t hesitate to approve more than $766K worth of improvement projects in less than 30 minutes. Connor Shaw Center will get new carpet installed in rooms 207 and 208 for $11,985.38, plus Marquez Painting also will paint……
Peotone FFA Members Find Success at Proficiency Awards
Ten Peotone FFA members interviewed for the Section 10 Proficiency Awards at Tri-Point High School on the evening of February 14. Seven members were announced as the winners, while three were awarded runner-up in their respective areas. Proficiency Awards are FFA awards for students in their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE). SAEs are experiences in agriculture……
St. Paul the Apostle Celebrates ‘Souper Bowl Sunday’
On Super Bowl Sunday, February 4, youth from St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church’s Religious Education Program were at the church doorways after Mass to participate in the “Souper Bowl of Caring.” As a result, the parishioners contributed a total of $380, which was forwarded to Helping Hands Food Pantry. The Souper Bowl of Caring……
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping 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, March 6 and 20, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building……
