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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Township Board for June 16, 2025
The Peotone Township Board faced questions regarding a worker safety incident and two resignations within the assessor’s office at its…
Fire District Eyes Partnership with Villages for Enhanced Safety Inspections
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is exploring a potential intergovernmental agreement with local villages to streamline and improve…
Manhattan Fire District Plans Major Staff Expansion, Promotions in Early 2026
Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District is planning a significant expansion of its force, with plans to hire three…
Manhattan Fire District Re-evaluating New Station Plans After Bids Come in Over Budget
Article Summary: Construction bids for a new Manhattan Fire Protection District station have come in over the district’s maximum price,…
Peotone Adopts State Law to Regulate Electric Scooters, Cites Safety and Enforcement Needs
The Peotone Village Board unanimously approved a new ordinance Monday regulating electric scooters, e-bikes, and personal mobility devices, aligning village…
Peotone Village Administrator’s Contract Extended in Split 4-2 Vote
The Peotone Village Board approved a contract extension for Village Administrator Nick Palmer in a 4-2 vote Monday night, a…
Oak Street Residents Raise Concerns Over School Traffic and Potential Flooding
Chronic school pickup traffic and potential flooding from a proposed school athletic complex have prompted Peotone residents to seek help…
Peotone Awards $177,000 Contract for East Crawford Street Resurfacing
A section of East Crawford Street is slated for resurfacing this fall after the Peotone Village Board awarded a $176,934.25…
Meeting Briefs: Peotone Village Board for July 14, 2025
Travel Center Project Nears Completion: The Village Board approved a fourth reduction in the letter of credit for the Peotone Travel…
Peotone Sportsman’s Club Lease Under Scrutiny Amid Questions of Legitimacy, Finances
The lease agreement between the Village of Peotone and the Peotone Sportsman’s Club for the use of village-owned property is…
Village Board Approves Liquor License for New Restaurant Dolomiti
The new downtown restaurant Dolomiti is one step closer to serving alcohol after the Peotone Village Board unanimously approved a…
Village Pursuing Demolition of Dilapidated Schroeder Building
A long-standing village eyesore may finally be coming down, as Peotone officials reported Monday that legal processes are underway to…