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Coal City Sweeps Team Titles at Manteno Conference Frosh/Soph Meet

The Coal City track and field program offered a glimpse of a very bright future on Tuesday, April 21, as...
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Reed-Custer Outlasts Peotone 2-1 in 11-Inning Thriller Despite Klawitter’s 19 Strikeouts

Despite a monumental 19-strikeout performance by senior ace S. Klawitter, the Peotone varsity softball team fell 2-1 to visiting Reed-Custer...
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Reed-Custer Pulls Away Late to Top Peotone 10-8 in Error-Filled Slugfest

A pivotal late-game surge proved to be the difference on Monday, as the Reed-Custer varsity baseball team battled its way...
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Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin Sweeps Team Titles at Watseka Coed Meet #3

The Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin (BHRA) track and field program put together a masterclass of depth and execution, sweeping both the boys' and...
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Peotone Walks Off Marian Catholic 1-0 After Dueling One-Hitters

Senior S. Klawitter tossed a spectacular complete-game shutout, outdueling her counterpart in a classic pitcher's matchup to lead the Peotone...
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Cuddy’s Cycle-Threatening Day and Forsythe’s 13 Strikeouts Power Coal City Past Peotone 10-4

A dominant 13-strikeout performance by Kellen Forsythe and a massive day at the plate from senior Lance Cuddy propelled the...
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Coal City Outlasts Peotone 1-0 in Tense Pitchers’ Duel

A solo home run in the top of the sixth inning proved to be the decisive blow on Tuesday afternoon,...
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Henline Throws One-Hit Shutout, Strikes Out 13 to Lead Coal City Past Peotone 3-0

Junior pitcher Connor Henline delivered a masterclass on the mound Monday afternoon, tossing a complete-game one-hit shutout to propel the...
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Coal City Erases Four-Run Deficit with Six-Run Sixth Inning to Stun Peotone 6-4

The Coal City varsity softball team pulled off a stunning late-game rally, erupting for six runs in the bottom of...
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Mid-Game Surge Propels Chicago Christian Past Peotone 5-2

The Chicago Christian varsity baseball team utilized a five-run outburst across the middle innings to erase an early deficit and...
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Dwight Sweeps Team Titles at St. Anne Invitational

The Dwight High School track and field program delivered a commanding all-around performance on Friday, April 10, sweeping both the...
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Peotone Rides Early Surge and Leitelt’s Dominant Relief to 6-2 Win Over St. Anne

The Peotone varsity baseball team built an early five-run cushion and used a spectacular bullpen performance from junior Tyler Leitelt...
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Klawitter Throws 16-Strikeout No-Hitter to Lead Peotone Past Milford, 6-2

Senior ace S. Klawitter delivered a pitching performance for the history books, throwing a 16-strikeout no-hitter without issuing a single...
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Manteno Track and Field Sweeps Triangular Meet Titles Over Beecher, Peotone

MANTENO, Ill. — The Manteno high school track and field program defended its home turf in dominant fashion on Wednesday,...
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Bradley Central Boys Dominate, Herscher Limestone Girls Edge Peotone at Early Season Quad Meet

HERSCHER, Ill. — The Bradley Central boys’ track and field team put on a commanding overall performance, while the Herscher...
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Clifton Central Offense Rolls Every Inning in 11-1 Run-Rule Victory Over Peotone

The Clifton Central varsity baseball team put on a relentless offensive clinic on Wednesday afternoon, scoring in every single inning...
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Manteno Employs Aggressive Baserunning and Potent Offense to Defeat Peotone 13-3

The Manteno varsity baseball team utilized a balanced offensive attack, flawless defense, and a relentless presence on the basepaths to...
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Defensive Miscues Cost Peotone in 6-1 Conference Loss to Manteno

Despite a sharp 12-strikeout performance in the circle from senior S. Klawitter, the Peotone varsity softball team was undone by...
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Manteno’s Explosive Offense Overwhelms Peotone in 23-1 Conference Win

The Manteno varsity baseball team unleashed a relentless offensive assault on Monday, routing host Peotone 23-1 in a four-inning conference...
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Late Errors Doom Peotone in 4-0 Loss to Manteno Despite Klawitter’s 16-Strikeout Gem

A classic pitchers' duel came unraveled in the final inning on Monday afternoon, as the Manteno varsity softball team plated...

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Peotone 207U Committee of the Whole meeting on May 18, 2026.

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Will County Hears Proposal to Establish County-Focused Land Bank for Distressed Properties

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Will County Health Department Warns of Potential Federal Funding Cuts and Rising Healthcare Costs for FY2027

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Township for March 16, 2026

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Peotone Township Selects Old National Bank for Municipal Accounts

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