Retail Theft at Peotone CVS

Surveillance camera footage of suspect. –Photo by Peotone Police Department.

Surveillance camera footage of suspect. –Photo by Peotone Police Department.

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The Peotone Police Department is investigating a retail theft, which occurred on November 19 at 1:08 pm, at the CVS, 222 S. Harlem Avenue, Peotone. The offender brazenly stole a large amount of over-the-counter medication in broad daylight valued at more than $1,900. If anyone can identify the offender, Peotone Police are asking to please contact Investigator Gary Miller at 708-607-0458 or via email at gmiller@villageofpeotone.com. Any information provided will be kept strictly confidential.


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Third graders stop by with a check for Helping Hands. Photo courtesy Helping Hands Food Pantry.

PES Competition Once Again Raises Big Money For Helping Hands

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Spread the lovePeotone Elementary School knows how to throw a fundraiser. From the thousands of cereal boxes to the hundreds of bags and boxes of fresh food, every fundraiser they host goes big, and this year was no exception. This year’s Peotone Elementary School fundraiser  resulted in a whopping $5,477.24 donation to Helping Hands, dedicated…


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PHS Honors Senior Softball, Baseball Athletes

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Spread the loveOn Wednesday, May 8, Peotone High School honored its senior baseball and softball athletes on Senior Night. Congratulations to Ashley Veltmann, Michael Bettenhausen, and Jakob Eaheart! Ashley Veltman is the daughter of Lauren and Chad Veltman and a four-year member of the softball team. Her favorite team memory is going on Chipotle and…


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Board Authorizes Ordinance to Better Serve Farming Community

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Spread the loveOn April 18, the Will County Board authorized an ordinance change to better serve its farming community. This change assists farm truck drivers by making permits available that allow for the movement of agricultural commodities, without being subject to fines they may otherwise incur. Prior to the change of this ordinance, drivers faced…


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Students Earn Awards, Career Path Preparation at SkillsUSA Workforce Championships

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Spread the lovePEORIA – They poured concrete to lay bricks. They built tiny buildings, repaired diesel engines, and raced the clock and each other to be the best at more than 150 events – and they just might have found their successful career path in the process. Students from Chicago’s northern suburbs to deep Southern…


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Peotone Library News

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Spread the loveSummer Reading Program registration begins Monday, June 3 for all ages. Interested in being a sponsor – stop by or give us a call. The library now offers a monthly e-newsletter. Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. Then, at the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Interested in…


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Merge Youth Group Offering Free Summer Events

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Spread the loveMerge Youth Group of Christ Community Church (CCC), 103 W. Corning Avenue in Peotone, will host multiple summer events for students entering sixth through 12th grades. All events, with the exception of Movie and Pizza Night, will be held at Christ Community Church. Mark your calendars for Sundays: June 9 – Ice Cream…


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Uplifted Care Community Grief Center Free Workshop/ Grief Support Service

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Spread the loveThe Honoring Mothers Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. This free workshop is a safe space for anyone, who has lost their mother, to be able to join others who have experienced a similar loss. Through activities and discussion, attendees have an opportunity to connect with…


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FHOF Cardiology Hosting Free Smoking Cessation Meetings

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Spread the loveFranciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. Meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan for quitting, minimize withdrawal symptoms, and begin living a new, healthy lifestyle. The group meetings are held…


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Uplifted Care Community Grief Center Vet-to-Vet Café May 15

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Spread the loveAll Veterans are invited to UpliftedCare Community Grief Center to attend the Vet-to-Vet Café, from 9 – 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 15. Veterans will have an opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources, and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks are provided. For more information or to register,…


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The Police Chiefs Association will hold its 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day on May 9. –Photo submitted.

Police Chiefs Association Holding Law Enforcement Memorial Day May 9

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Spread the loveThe 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day, sponsored by the Police Chiefs Association of Will County, is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Details of the event were announced by Tracy Chapman, president of the Association and deputy director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The event will begin with a 10:30…


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One last picture of the dilapidated building before the owner demolished it on May 1 . –Photo by Ed Nelson.

Another Peotone Building Bites the Dust

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Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens A special board meeting was held on April 29 to approve an agreement with KLF Enterprises for the emergency demolition of 201 N. Second Street. The meeting itself lasted seven minutes, and the expense was approved for $25,500, waiving competitive bidding, with the mayor voting in favor, Trustee Gary Hudson…


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Recycled electronics and liquids were accepted at last year’s Residential Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event in Beecher. –Photo submitted.

Collection Event to be Held May 11 in Beecher

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Spread the love The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host a collection event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, in Beecher. Electronics, hazardous waste, and liquids, including motor oil and paint, will be collected. A maximum of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint will…


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Spread the love On April 27, there was a disturbance reported in the 300 block of Harlem involving an argument over property while one individual was moving out. The police intervened to ensure the situation remained peaceful until the moving party could finish retrieving their belongings. On April 28, officers responded to a domestic disturbance…


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Attention Seniors: Community Nutrition Network/Senior Services Association Announce Newest Location

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Spread the loveCommunity Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location, New Hope Christian Community Church, 4700 W. Court Street, Monee, which is scheduled for June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Association invites the community to celebrate this…


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Donated items were accepted by Helping Hands during a previous Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building. The annual event will be held from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10. –Photo submitted.

Will County Holding Annual Textiles, Small Home Goods Collection May 6-10

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Spread the loveWill County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites residents to the annual Textile and Small Home Goods Collection Event at the Will County Office Building, 302 North Chicago Street,  Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10. A wide range of items will be collected for reuse and recycling during the week, including coats, shirts, pants,…


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