Peotone is a village in Chicago’s rural far south suburbs
The Village of Peotone, about 46 miles south of Chicago, is considered part of the far south suburbs, though it’s in a rural area known for agriculture. Though the surroundings are farmland and open space, the village has a walkable, small-town feel. Most residential lots include driveways and are fronted by sidewalks and shade trees. In 2022, Peotone received the "Tree City USA Growth Award" from the Arbor Day Foundation. “Everybody pretty much knows everybody here in Peotone. We're far enough out from the city that it's quiet. Farming is a big thing, and there are a lot of tradespeople,” says Ed Nelson, the president of the Peotone Historical Society.
