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1966 Bowling Film Has Peotone Scenes

Karen Haave  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

The Acting Bug flew into Peotone a few weeks ago and apparently bit one of Die Bier Stube's most pop... read full story →

Special Olympics Athletes Are Truly Special

Dave Fazzini  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

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Beecher's Aring No-Hits Chargers

Dennis Bowling  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Beecher junior pitcher Zach Aring has plenty of confidence in his Bobcats teammates. He has a great ... read full story →

Manteno Boys Fall Twice

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

In a pair of Interstate-8 games, Manteno lost to Wilmington and Herscher, both in different fashions... read full story →

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L-W Central Spring Art Show

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Lincoln-Way Central hosted its annual Spring Art Show recently, during which area residents, student... read full story →

Lincoln-Way Central Celebrates Scholarship Night

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

A total of 160 scholarships were distributed among 150 students during the Lincoln-Way Central Schoo... read full story →

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College News

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

MBA Supply Chain Management Program

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Riverside Displays Permanent Remembrance Of Veterans

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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 Editor: Jackson Supporters

Steven Breault  /  May 3, 2012  /   1 Comment

Dear Editor: In his April 19 Letter to the Editor, in support of the third airport and Jesse Jackson... read full story →

Letter To Editor: Response To Penn

George Ochsenfeld  /  April 26, 2012  /   No Comments

(In response to the letter from Algernon H. Penn printed in Russell Publications on April 19.) Dear ... read full story →

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Graske 50th Anniversary

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Swanson, Hall Engagement

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

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

Services Stars

Staff Report  /  May 3, 2012  /   No Comments

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

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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 →

Ari Thomas Heldt

Staff Report  /  March 15, 2012  /   No Comments

BRAD AND SARAH HELDT of Algonquin announce the birth of a son, Ari Thomas born on Monday, February 2... read full story →

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