The Knowledge Exchange, March 9

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The Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library offers stimulating and thought provoking, as well as entertaining, programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University.

This Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m., TKE will present “What’s Old is New Again: Oil Painting Technique of Javier Chavira,” with Javier Chavira, a full professor at Governors State University. The Zoom link is at https://www.pfpl.org/events/virtual-potpourri-lectures-5.

Please call the library at 708-748-3731 with any questions!


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Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Peotone Police Blotter: February 10-15

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Spread the loveFebruary 10: Peotone Police responded to the report of a dispute in the 300 block of Glenview. Officers spoke with the individuals involved, who advised they had been arguing, but everything was OK and calmed down, and they did not require any assistance. February 10: A complainant walked into the Peotone Police Department…


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PHS Holds Senior Dance Night

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PHS Holds Cheer Team Senior Night

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Spread the lovePeotone High School celebrated Cheer Team Senior Night at the basketball game on Tuesday, February 13. Ava Daly is the daughter of Beth and Don Daly and a four-year member of the cheer team. Ava’s favorite memory from cheer team was when they hit their original routine for the first time at sectionals,…


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Peotone Library News

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Spread the loveMark your calendars for the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale – Thursday, April 18, Friday, April 19, and 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. Youth…


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MFPD Responds to Grain Dryer Fire

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Spread the loveFebruary 14, Peotone: At approximately 11:35 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched for a smoke investigation near a grain dryer in the 2800 block of South Rt. 45. The first units arrived on the scene within 10 minutes of the initial call for service. Fire crews reported heavy smoke showing,…


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PJHS to Present ‘Annie JR.’ March 2-3

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Spread the lovePeotone to learn important lessons: ‘You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile’ and ‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.’ Leaping Lizards! Peotone will “stick up its chin and grin and sing ‘Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!’” when Peotone Junior High performs Annie JR., it was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music Theatre International (MTI). Based…


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PHS Senior Scholarships Available; Deadlines Approaching

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Spread the loveThe following scholarships recently were announced and are available for Peotone High School seniors. All application links are online on the PHS website. Go to the Student Services tab and click on “Scholarship Opportunities” to view all scholarships and qualifications. The deadline for most scholarships is March 8, unless otherwise indicated. •Alec J.…


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Ecumenical Soup Suppers, Lenten Services Begin

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Spread the loveThe Peotone Ecumenical Council of Churches extends an invitation to gather together as the people of God on five Wednesdays in Lent. With the great success of the past, and the fellowship we have created as a community, residents will gather to share a simple dinner and inspiring worship on these nights. As…


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Nine Students Honored at Senior Night

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Spread the loveOn Monday, February 5, the Girls’ Basketball Team was honored at Senior Night. Congratulations and Best of Luck to the following seniors! Payton Bean is the daughter of Wendy and Shawn Bean and is a four-year member of the girls basketball team. Payton’s favorite memory with the girls’ basketball team is when Allie…


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Streetscape Bid Moves to Peotone Village Board Next

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Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The Peotone Downtown Ad Hoc Streetscape Committee met February 5 and agreed to recommend accepting the bid from Iroquois Paving. Iroquois Paving was the low bid at $3,248,914.45 and will include streetscape construction and design for both Second and Main Streets. There were two additional, alternate bids, as well. One…


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Seeking Entries for Annual ‘Brave, Bold, Believed Art Show’

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Spread the loveClove Alliance is seeking submissions for its fourth annual “Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show,” an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and their efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design in keeping with the themes of empowerment, strength, resilience, and survivorship. Students in…


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Peotone Library News

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Spread the loveThere’s just a few weeks remaining in the Adult Winter Reading Program, which runs through February 29. Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Then contact the Adult Services Department for more information and…


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Wind/Solar Task Force Looking for Changes in Illinois Legislation

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Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Will County Board Chair Judy Ogalla and her newly formed Wind/Solar Task Force are looking for changes in Illinois legislation that has made it almost impossible to block construction of solar facilities. Solar farms, she said, “are all the rage, all over. Every month we have so many coming forward.”…


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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10

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Spread the loveOn Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in…


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House Fire in Peotone

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Spread the loveManhattan Fire Department issued a press release yesterday afternoon that at approximately 11:37 AM, the Manhattan Fire Protection District (MFPD) was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on the 300 block of West Street in Peotone. MFPD said the first units arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of the initial call…


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