Kuypers and Esquivel Receive PHS American Legion Awards
Two seniors from the Peotone High School Class of 2022 were honored as recipients of the American Legion Awards at their graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon, May 28. Award winners are Amelia Grace Kuypers and Dominick Alexander Esquivel. Amelia, the daughter of Douglas and Emily Kuypers of Peotone, plans to attend Grand Valley State to major…
Peotone FFA Receives $5,000 Bayer Fund Donation
Local farmer Grant Heatherwick recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Peotone FFA, with the funds used to help expand student SAE’s (Supervised Ag Experience), also known as record books. “Donations like this help the program do exactly what it was intended to do, which is to provide classroom, SAE,…
PHS Names Five Co-Valedictorians!
The Peotone High School Class of 2022 graduation ceremony will be held this Saturday, May 28, at noon, at the high school. Honored speakers are the class’ five co-valedictorians, including: Brooklynn Cavitt, daughter of Emily Donovan of Peotone; Emma Coffey, daughter of Susan and Michael Coffey – Monee; Brock Krska, son of Rich and Cathy…
Book Presentation Successfully Discusses Thought-Provoking Topic
Peotone High School Book Club, sponsored by Library Media Specialist Sheri Schubbe, welcomed award-winning author Liza Wiemer to the high school on Wednesday, April 27. Weimer gave four presentations throughout the day to students, staff, four area high school book clubs, including Wilmington, Herscher, Coal City, and Reed Custer, as well as several community members.…
PHS Welcomes New Assistant Principal
“It is my pleasure to formally introduce our high school assistant principal for next school year, Ms. Amy Adamow. Please join me in welcoming her to the Peotone Family, as I know she is very excited to join our team,” stated Jason Spang, PHS Principal. Amy grew up in Bridgeview and attended Oak Lawn Community…
Two Grant Opportunities Available Now!
Pig farmers in Illinois have the opportunity to take part in another round of tree buffer grants. The Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) is offering this incentive for farmers to implement fresh landscaping on their pig farms. To date, Illinois pig farmers have already planted more than 3,700 trees with this program. “Tree buffers are…
Fire District Open House; Seeking Businesses/Organizations to Participate
Peotone Fire Protection District, 7550 W. Joliet Road, will host an open house on Sunday, May 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The community is invited to attend this event for some family fun, including the ever-popular Touch-a-Truck, a children’s area, along with an opportunity to chat with the Chief, plus so much more.…
Local Church Responds to Ukrainian Conflict
This week, Peotone United Methodist Church donated $20,000 to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR): International Disaster Response for Ukraine, from the “A. Louise Sylvester Account.” UMCOR is a well-established arm of the United Methodist Church, which provides humanitarian relief for people impacted by war, disease outbreaks, famines, and natural disasters, such as floods,…
Jacob Lexow Makes Eagle Scout, Honors Veterans
By Karen Haave A Green Garden Township teen has reached the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, with a lot of hard work and some inspiration from his grandfather. Jacob Lexow, an 18-year-old Peotone High School senior, used the required Eagle Scout project to honor the veterans of his church, as well as his grandfathers: Cal…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, May 4 and 18, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship…
Allegations of Illegal Animal Slaughter Operation Made at Township Meeting
By Stephen Nelson The Green Garden Township Annual Meeting, where residents are given an opportunity to air concerns in an open forum, was held Tuesday, April 12, at the Township Hall. During the meeting, two residents living near 104th and Dralle complained of foul odors emanating from their neighbor’s property, alleging illegal animal slaughtering was…
Award Winning Author Liza Wiemer to Visit PHS April 27
The Peotone High School Book Club is hosting an in-person free author event on Wednesday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Community members are invited to attend and are asked to park on the west side of the high school and enter through door 16 for the Media Center. Guests will be escorted to the auditorium…
Ukrainian Humanitarian Efforts Became Local Efforts!
It’s been on television, social media, and in the newspapers for many weeks, but the war in Ukraine has taken a more personal and local turn, thanks to a very giving community! While explaining the Ukrainian people’s plight, Fr. Wojciech Borzyszkowski – a Polish priest serving St. Lawrence Church in Zhovkva, Ukraine – reached out…
Providence Catholic High School Names Paul Houston Principal
Fr. John Merkelis, OSA, president of Providence Catholic High School, named Paul Houston as principal of the school, beginning July 1. “After a rigorous national search, we have chosen the very best candidate for the job. Mr. Houston comes to us with the necessary administrative and educational experience required to lead our school community. In…
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K-9 Harlie New Lenox’s Newest ‘Police Lady’
State’s Attorney James Glasgow and New Lenox Police Chief Louis Alessandrini joined New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann at the New Lenox Police Department for the swearing-in ceremony of law enforcement K-9 Harlie – a female Labrador purchased by Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Harlie is the 21st police canine Glasgow…
Will County Voters Begin Receiving New Voter Registration Cards
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry informs voters they will begin receiving their new Voter Registration Card through the mail in the coming days. The Voter Registration Cards include the districts for which a voter may cast a ballot, as well as a form to update or correct a voter’s individual information. The new cards…
Jorge Rosas Jr., Guilty of Murder in Joliet Shooting
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Jorge Rosas Jr., 45, of Joliet, has been found guilty on two counts of First Degree Murder, as well as Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 felony), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 felony), following a five-day jury trial before Judge Daniel Rippy that…
Will County Clerk Continues to Push Election Judge Recruitment
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry continues her push to recruit new election judges from both major political parties to serve in the November 5 Presidential Election. County Clerk Staley Ferry’s goal is to recruit and train 500 new election judges during the summer and fall, in advance of the November election. Earlier this year,…
Will County Executive Issues Juneteenth Proclamation
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant signed a proclamation officially recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Day of Observance in Will County. “Will County is proudly joining communities across the country in celebrating Juneteenth and reflecting on the history of emancipation,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “For more than 150 years, this holiday has served as an opportunity to honor…
Driving Home Will County’s Agricultural History
By Stephanie Irvine The Will County Threshermen’s Association held a Vintage Tractor Drive on Saturday, June 8. The event featured 24 vintage tractors, ranging in age, make, and model, and driven by members in a 35-mile journey, with stops throughout Will County. “It was great, and the weather’s perfect!” said Jim LaMore of the event.…
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be held in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21, at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center, the Illinois…
Will County EMA Urges High Temperature Precautions
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) advises residents to take precautions during an anticipated stretch of extreme heat from Father’s Day weekend and into the following week. With many people planning to take advantage of the warm weather for outdoor activities and with high temperatures expected, I urge all residents to take steps to…
WCHD Offering Free HIV Testing, Support Group on National HIV Testing Day
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free rapid HIV testing and a support group for people living with HIV, as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. WCHD’s HIV/STI Care Clinic team will offer rapid confidential HIV testing from noon – 4 p.m., in the mobile unit outside the health department’s…
Severado Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Joliet Felonies
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Michael Severado, 30, of Joliet, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to four separate felony offenses committed between 2020 and 2022. The sentence includes 11 years in prison for the 2021 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X felony) of a senior citizen outside Joliet…
Poll Says Will County Voters Want Candidates to Address Property Taxes
New poll indicates 95 percent of Will County voters think it’s important local candidates have a plan to address property taxes; majority of voters oppose Will County Forest Preserve bond issuance. Will County Board and Will County Forest Preserve members Mark V. Revis (R-Plainfield) and Raquel Mitchell (R-Bolingbrook) released the results of a poll conducted…
Will County Hosts Regional First Responder Training, Exercise
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted a hands-on training for first responders, in Monee, aimed at bringing together police, fire, and dispatch agencies to coordinate effectively on various active threat incidents. “These trainings are critical to get all agencies on the same page and to be prepared for a wide variety of emergency…