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Peotone Stumbles in 14-7 Non-Conference Loss to Dwight

The Peotone varsity baseball team fought through a back-and-forth contest on Thursday but ultimately fell to Dwight by a score...
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Herscher Offense Explodes in 16-6 Win Over Peotone

The Peotone varsity baseball team faced a tough challenge on Wednesday, ultimately falling to Herscher in a 16-6 home conference...
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Lisle Softball Rallies Past Peotone in 12-2 Victory

LISLE, IL – The Lisle varsity softball team showcased remarkable patience and opportunism on Tuesday, erupting for nine runs in the...
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Lisle Baseball Powers Past Peotone, 16-3

PEOTONE, IL – The Lisle varsity baseball team put on an offensive clinic Monday, tallying 15 hits and 16 runs in...
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Klawitter Throws No-Hitter in Peotone’s Shutout Win Over Lisle

PEOTONE, IL – S. Klawitter delivered a masterful performance in the circle on Monday, tossing a complete-game no-hitter to lead the...
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Klawitter Tosses No-Hitter to Lead Peotone Past Watseka

In a masterful display of pitching dominance, Peotone’s S. Klawitter led her team to a 2-0 victory over Watseka on...
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Eight-Run Fourth Inning Sinks Peotone Baseball in Road Loss to Beecher

The Peotone varsity baseball team fell victim to a massive fourth-inning surge on Wednesday afternoon, dropping an 11-1 non-conference road...
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Allie Johnson Tosses 13-Strikeout One-Hitter as Beecher Shuts Out Peotone

Beecher sophomore pitcher Allie Johnson was virtually unhittable on Wednesday afternoon, spinning a 13-strikeout one-hitter to propel the varsity softball...
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Wilmington Bats Roll Again in 14-1 Mercy-Rule Win Over Peotone

The Wilmington varsity baseball team completed a dominant sweep of their conference series against Peotone, rolling to a 14-1 victory...
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Fifth-Inning Rally Lifts Wilmington Past Peotone in Conference Shutout

The Peotone varsity softball team suffered a hard-fought 3-0 conference loss at home against Wilmington on Tuesday afternoon. Wilmington sophomore...
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Holman’s 10-Strikeout Gem, Early Offensive Eruption Power Wilmington Past Peotone

The Peotone varsity baseball team fell victim to a potent Wilmington offense and a masterful pitching performance on Monday afternoon,...
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Strohm Tosses Perfect Game as Wilmington Blanks Peotone 4-0

Wilmington senior Lexi Strohm achieved pitching perfection on Monday afternoon, retiring all 21 batters she faced to lead the Wildcats...
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Klawitter’s 11-Strikeout Shutout Powers Peotone Past Momence 9-0

Senior pitcher Sophie Klawitter delivered a masterful performance in the circle, striking out 11 batters to lead the Peotone varsity...
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Middle-Inning Power Surge Propels Herscher Past Peotone Baseball 8-2

The Peotone varsity baseball team dropped an 8-2 conference road game to Herscher on Tuesday afternoon. Despite grabbing an early...
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Late Herscher Rally Sinks Peotone Softball in Heartbreaking Walk-Off Loss

The Peotone varsity softball team suffered a tough 4-3 conference defeat on the road Tuesday afternoon, falling to Herscher in...
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Dwight Boys, Kankakee Girls Capture Team Titles at Manteno Invite

The Dwight boys and Kankakee girls’ track and field programs delivered commanding performances to claim team championships at the Manteno...
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Peotone Offense Feasts on Free Passes, Defeats Grant Park 15-7

Capitalizing on a staggering 15 walks and six hit batsmen, the Peotone varsity baseball team turned patience into production on...
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Klawitter’s 16 Strikeouts, Freshman Homer Propel Peotone Past Grant Park 3-1

Behind a spectacular 16-strikeout pitching performance from senior S. Klawitter and a crucial home run from freshman Mary Klawitter, the...
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Westmont Offense Erupts, Yenkin Dominates in 11-1 Win Over Peotone

Capitalizing on defensive miscues and timely hitting, the Westmont varsity baseball team secured a dominant 11-1 non-conference home victory over...

Peoria Boys, Lowpoint-Washburn Girls Capture Team Titles at Tony Thorsen Invitational

The Peoria High School boys and the Lowpoint-Washburn girls emerged victorious on Tuesday afternoon, capturing the respective team championships at...

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Recent Peotone News Stories

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Trustees Renew Federal Lobbyist Contract Following $800,000 Funding Win

Pictured is the location where the driver launched his vehicle across the tracks Dukes of Hazard style-photo by Andrea Arens.

Bo and Luke Would be Proud: Track Jump Turns into Tavern Stop in Peotone

Cory Plasch of CP2 Consulting led the Peotone Village Board in a Strategic Planning Visioning session on February 23-photo by Andrea Arens.

Peotone Trustees Take Part in 90-Minute Strategic Visioning Session

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Board Approves New Chief of Staff and Dean Roles; Trustees Clash Over Hiring Transparency

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Green Garden Township Residents Threaten Incorporation to Block 6,000-Acre Solar Farm

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Meeting Summary and Briefs: Peotone Public Library District for Jan. 15, 2026

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Executive Committee: Tension Rises as Republican Whip Removed from Panel

February 23 Peotone Village Board meeting

Reptiles and Rabbits: Peotone Board Welcomes New Pet Store

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Executive Committee Advances “Project Northwinds”: 2,475 Jobs and $346 Million Investment Proposed for Former Caterpillar, Lion Electric Sites

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Peotone Library Board Reviews HR Standards and Succession Planning

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Planning Commission Backs 5-MW Peotone Solar Farm; Developer Pledges Pollinator Habitat and Community Funds

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207U Committee Reviews Budget Adjustments, Facility Planning and Operations Issues

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Joliet Junior College Board Approves $2 Tuition Increase Amidst Heated Debate Over Enrollment and Spending

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207U Board Outlines Long-Term Planning Timeline, Reviews Academic and District Updates

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Peotone Library Board Selects Local Firm Welch Cleaning Pro for Janitorial Services

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207U Board Tables Activity Bus Lease After Cost, Timing Concerns

Stuart Brodsky, Principal Architect of Wight & Co. addressed the board on February 18-photo by Andrea Arens.

Peotone 207U Reviews Long-Range Facilities Options; Costs Range from $63M to $142M

The first of 3 public hearings to hear public input on the closure of Peotone Intermediate Center was held on February 13.

District 207U Holds Public Hearing on Potential Closure of Peotone Intermediate Center

February 9 Peotone Village Board Meeting

Peotone to Launch Community Survey, Vision Session as Officials Address Facility Issues

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State of the College: President Namuo Pushes for Bachelor’s Degrees, Cites Record Graduation Rates