Feasibility Study Outlines Five Paths Forward for 207U
By Andrea Arens Discussions around consolidation had been culminating for months and it was expected. What most weren’t expecting was…
Peotone Hosts Open House, Planning Commission Discussion on Proposed Historic Overlay District
By Andrea Arens The Village of Peotone continues to move forward with plans to establish a Historic Overlay District aimed…
School Board Approves $4.9 Million in Working Cash Bonds Amid Public Criticism
By Andrea Arens The Peotone School Board unanimously approved the issuance of nearly $5 million in working cash bonds this…
Fire District Establishes Fees for Lift Assists
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The board approved a new ordinance establishing fees for “excessive”…
Community Urges Board to Reconsider Teacher Cuts
By Andrea Arens A little less than a dozen students, parents, and community members addressed the Peotone School Board this…
District Adopts 2021 International Fire Codes to Align with Municipalities
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Fire District updated its fire codes to the 2021…
Manhattan Fire Trustees Extend Chief Contracts Through 2029
Manhattan Fire Protection District Meeting | Dec. 15, 2025 Article Summary: The Manhattan Fire Protection District Board of Trustees voted to…
Freight Clusters Drive Push for Overhaul of Wilmington-Peotone Road; County Advances Broader 2050 Plan
Will County Board Meeting | January 15, 2026 Article Summary: Citing the emergence of “new freight clusters,” Will County is…
Village of Peotone to Host Overlay District Open House Jan. 21
By Andrea Arens Village officials will host a public open house on the proposed overlay district for downtown from 5…
Village Advances West Street Reconstruction with Funding Commitment
Village of Peotone Board Meeting | January 12, 2026 Article Summary: The Peotone Village Board passed a resolution committing local…
Clover Coffee & Pilates Approved as New Peotone Business
By Andrea Arens The Clover Coffee Trolley won’t be seen around town anymore. Owner Isabel Montes de Oca sold the…
Village Announces Open House for Downtown Overlay District
Village of Peotone Board Meeting | January 12, 2026 Article Summary: Village Administrator Nick Palmer announced an upcoming public open…