2:33 AMFriday, May 18, 2012
On May 5, Peotone Boy Scout Troop 315 canvassed the village, picking up trash along the parkways and streets. After their work lunch for the Boy Scouts was provided by the local McDonalds.

Boy Scout Troop Picks Up Trash

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On May 5, Peotone Boy Scout Troop 315 canvassed the village, picking up trash along the parkways and streets. After their wor... more →

Crete-Monee High School special needs students, coaches, teachers and volunteers attended the Special Olympics held at Thornwood High School in South Holland on Saturday, May 5.

Special Olympics Athletes Are Truly Special

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Thornwood High School in South Holland was the scene of the Special Olympics on Saturday, May 5. I w... read full story →

GIRL SCOUT SERVICE UNIT 714, planted an evergreen tree at Peotone Cemetery on May 8 in honor of the Girl Scout's 100th birthday anniversary. The event included a Flag Ceremony and a happy birthday Girl Scouts sing-along. Unit members and their moms who participated included Kathy Webb, Emily Prium, Paula Prium, Emma Fabsits, Misty Perlman, Sherri Parker, Tori Perlman, Aubrey Parker, Sophie Stack, Sharon Stack, Sarah Zych, Mary Ann Drexler, Jane Heintz, Kristen Heintz, Terri Martz, Tricia Martz, Debbie Vowell, Grace Vowell, and the only guy in the group--Richie Martz, from Peotone Cub Pack 315, Den 12. Not pictured are Alexis Kosic, her mom Jeannie Sprenkle; Nadya Malone and her daughter Nazhai Malone.
--photo by Karen Haave

Evergreen Tree Purchased With Scouts' Pennies

Karen Haave  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Girl Scout Service Unit 714 collected pennies, purchased an evergreen tree and planted it last week ... read full story →

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Peotone High School Sports Calendar

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Thursday, May 17 4:30 p.m. Boys Varsity Baseball, Regional Semi-Finals, TBA TBA Girls Track, State F... read full story →

MARIAN CATHOLIC'S Alex Nickel had been busy on the basepaths as she was 8-for-8 in the Spartans' doubleheader win over Carmel on May 12. She had four doubles among their eight hits. (photo submitted)

Marian Sweeps Carmel

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In a big East Suburban Catholic doubleheader, Marian Catholic's Alex Nickel was 8-for-8 as the Spart... read full story →

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Peotone Junior High School Students of the Month for May are (l. to r.) Christian Clark (eighth grade), Teagan Balmer (sixth grade), and Ashley Thatcher (seventh grade).

PJHS May Students Of The Month

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Peotone Junior High School Students of the Month for May are (l. to r.) Christian Clark (eighth grad... read full story →

KACC Students Win State Competition

Alice Argyelan - Kankakee Area Career Center  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Kankakee Area Career Center students just can't help but be successful, earn gold medals and win the... read full story →

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College News

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Bryce Van Deraa of Crete graduated from Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa, during commencement May ,... read full story →

MBA Supply Chain Management Program

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Beginning in the Spring 2013 semester, the College of Business and Public Administration at Governor... read full story →

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Places To Go

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JJC Alumni Brunch Joliet Junior College alumni, retirees, faculty, staff and friends are invited to... read full story →

Riverside Displays Permanent Remembrance Of Veterans

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Later this month, millions will celebrate in remembrance of those who have fought for our freedom, a... read full story →

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Letter To The Editor

Lisa Dugan  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Dear Editor, May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. During this month, I would like to raise awa... read full story →

Letter To Editor: Howard On Airport

Serena Moye  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Dear Editor: Is Howard friend or foe of the proposed third airport? I was shocked not to see Bob How... read full story →

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George and Judy Graske

Graske 50th Anniversary

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George and Judy Graske of New Lenox celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2012. A r... read full story →

Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxville. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Colleen Hall of Knoxville. An August, 2012 wedding is planned.

Swanson, Hall Engagement

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Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxvi... read full story →

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Seniors Happenings

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CALENDAR Thursday, May 17 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

Seniors Happenings

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CALENDAR Thursday, May 10 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

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Health Beat

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Diabetes support group The next Riverside diabetes support group meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Mon... read full story →

Better Hearing And Speech Month

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Helen Keller once noted that of all her impairments, she was troubled most by her lack of hearing an... read full story →

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Service Stars

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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony J. Kavanaugh, a 2006 graduate of Peotone High School, recently ... read full story →

Services Stars

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Air Force Airman Bryan G. O'Toole graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base ... read full story →

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Photo submitted by Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick.

Eloise Marie Fitzpatrick Birth Announcement

Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Jack and Theresa (Gall) Fitzpatrick of Falls Church, VA, announce the arrival of Eloise Marie Fitzpa... read full story →

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