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The Peotone Clergy Association is sponsoring Vacation Bible School at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone June 19-23, from 9 a.m. until noon each day, and is for children entering first through sixth grades for the up-coming school year.
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Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Spread the loveRegister online at www.plungeillinois.com. This winter, the Manteno community is invited to’be bold and get cold’ by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois Athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, presented by GEICO in Manteno, will be held at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, 851 N. Main, on Saturday,…
PJHS Presents ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.’
Spread the love“Conjunction junction…What’s your function?” PJHS addresses these questions. What are your plans for this weekend? Be sure to include Peotone Junior High School’s student presentation of “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” on Saturday, February 26, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 27, at 2 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door…
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Available
Spread the loveEvery 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, so whether aware of it or not, everyone works with survivors. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. Each year, all employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one hour of…
Local Providence Students Sign Letters of Intent
Spread the loveProvidence Catholic High School announced 18 of its student athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. “We are extremely proud of these athletes. They are academically accomplished students in the classroom and leaders in their respective sports. We wish all of them the very best in college and in the…
Tuition Assistance Available to McDonald Employees
Spread the loveJohanna Linman, director of operations with Linman Family McDonald’s, is proud to announce more than $32,000 of tuition assistance was awarded locally in 2021. Thirteen McDonald employees from Beecher, Manteno, and Peotone received assistance from the Archways to Opportunity Program. Archways to Opportunity offers $2,500 a year in tuition assistance to employees interested…
Dance Winter Senior Night at PHS
Spread the loveDance Team members Alexis Burns and Jillian Donofrio were honored at Peotone High School’s Dance Winter Senior Night on Friday, January 28. Alexis Burns, daughter of Melanie Hoving and the late Tim Burns, is a three-year member of the dance team. Her favorite dance memories include placing third in both the Pom-Dance and…
Peotone Police Blotter
Spread the loveBrian Wilson Jr., 25, of Gary, IN, was arrested on February 6, at 6:59 a.m. for operating a vehicle with no license, no insurance, and operation of a vehicle with no registration. Wilson was released on bond, pending a court appearance. On February 8, at approximately noon, the Peotone Police Department responded to…
Disney Trivia Night March 9
Spread the loveBest Buddies is hosting a Disney Trivia Night Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 9, at the Peotone High School Commons, at 6:30 p.m. The fee is $25 per table, with up to eight people per team. Contact Mrs. Crabbe with questions at ccrabbe@peotoneschools.org. Spread the love
PHS Celebrates Boys Basketball Senior Night
Spread the loveOn January 28, in front of a home crowd, Peotone High School honored its boys basketball seniors at Senior Night – Mason Kibelkis, Brock Krska, Carson McGrath, and Niko Valone. Mason Kibelkis is the son of Melissa and Dave Kibelkis and a four-year member of the basketball team. His favorite memory from basketball…
PHS Holds Cheer Senior Night
Spread the lovePeotone High School recently honored its Cheer Team seniors on Friday, January 28 – Jade LeLuca, Mackenzie Gallagher, and Jayden Joslin. Jade DeLuca is the daughter of Lena and Nick DeLuca and a four-year member of the cheer team. Her favorite memory is hitting new stunts for the first time, with her group.…
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. Too cold to travel? Why not download e-books, videos, and magazines from the library’s app or through its website? Try a new…
PHS Coach Updates
Spread the loveThe varsity girls basketball team earned their 25th win of the season February 10th over Joliet Catholic 45-40. Leaders were Jenna Hunter (16 pts, 5 rebs), Madi Schroeder (10 pts, 11 rebs), Mady Kibelkis (9 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts). The JV girls basketball lost to Joliet Catholic last night. They end their…
Peotone Bowling Results: January 22 – 29
Spread the loveJanuary 22 Saturday Night Live High individual game (scratch): Tracy McBride 186, Travis Skyberg 236; high individual series (scratch): Tracy McBride 526, Paul Szymanski 660; high team series (scratch): 4 Balls and 2 Splits – 2164; high team game: 4 Balls and 2 Splits – Kayla Skyberg 169, Randy Bettenhausen 194, Tracy McBride…
Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
Spread the loveThe Will County Farm Bureau Foundation Board is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program, with 52 $1,200 scholarships offered. Scholarship rules and procedures are available with the application form at www.willcfb.com. All applications submitted must be typewritten or computer typed on the original application form. Submission deadline is March 2, with mail…
CAC Sponsoring Workshop February 12
Spread the loveThe Community Arts Council, Inc., of Kankakee County, is sponsoring a workshop this Saturday, February 12, at the Arts Center Store in Northfield Square Mall. “BFF Bracelets” will be presented by CAC artist member Dawn Wrobel at 1:30 p.m. Guests, ages eight and older, must preregister online at “https://www.eventbrite.com/e/262345140377”. The cost is $27,…
