Peotone Township Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners

Peotone Township Board Meeting | July 21, 2025

Article Summary: Peotone Township has named local students Kaylee Walker and Joshua Barta as the recipients of its 2025 township scholarships. The announcement was made during the board’s regular monthly meeting.

Peotone Township Board Key Points:

• The 2025 scholarship winners are Kaylee Walker and Joshua Barta.

• Supervisor Gene Younker officially announced the recipients during the new business portion of the June 16 board meeting.

Peotone Township has awarded its 2025 scholarships to Kaylee Walker and Joshua Barta, recognizing them for their achievements as they pursue higher education.

The winners were announced by Township Supervisor Gene Younker during the new business segment of the board’s monthly meeting on June 16. The scholarships are an annual award provided by the township to support local students.

Details about the scholarship amounts and the students’ academic plans were not discussed during the public meeting. The agenda and minutes both confirmed the names of the recipients.

The announcement was part of a meeting that also included discussions on township finances, road maintenance, and a report from the assessor’s office. The board extended its congratulations to the two students on their selection for the honor.

Meeting Briefs: Peotone Township Board for July 21, 2025

Township Approves Reports and Pays Bills
The board unanimously approved a series of financial reports and bill payments. The actions included accepting the Town Fund Budget Report, the Road District Funds Budget Report, and the Financial Summary Report. Trustees also voted to pay all submitted bills from the Town Fund; Road & Bridge, Hard Road and Equipment Funds; and the Building and Equipment Funds.

Road Commissioner Prepares for Tar and Chipping
Road Commissioner John Hack reported that his crews are preparing to begin annual tar and chipping work on township roads soon. The maintenance process helps to seal and preserve the road surface, extending the life of the pavement. No specific start date or list of roads was provided during the meeting.

Formal Audit Completed
The board noted that the accounting firm GW & Associates completed the township’s formal audit on July 18. A formal report detailing the firm’s findings on the township’s financial records and practices will be released soon. The board also noted that an application for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds was submitted on June 25.

Correspondence and Announcements
The board acknowledged receiving several pieces of correspondence, including a thank-you note from Susan Sorenson, caretaker of the West Peotone Cemetery. Other items included a letter from the Will County Clerk’s office confirming the township hall as a polling place for the March 17, 2026 election and a notice from the township’s insurer, TOIRMA, that a claim involving Peyton Hack had been closed with a zero-dollar payout.