Frankfort, IL|News|
Planet Fitness Special Use Permits Approved By Frankfort Board
The Planet Fitness, at 20825 S. La Grange Road, would be in the southern half of the current Bargain Mania space.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
I cover the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago, including Lemont, Homer Glen, Lockport, Frankfort, Bolingbrook and Romeoville. I have a passion for local news and love to delve into each town's issues and community.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Approves Prom Contract With Museum Of Science And Industry
The estimated cost of the contract, which assumes 700 attendees, is $99,064.96.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Central Campus On Track To Open For New School Year
The campus is on target to open for the first day of school on Aug. 19.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Cooling Centers, Waste Management Starts Earlier Pick-Up
Peak heat index values of 100 degrees are possible this week in Lemont.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Emagine Theater Offers Free Movie Tickets For Educators
Teachers and school staff can watch movies for free on Wednesdays in July.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
New Artwork, Native Garden Debut In Lockport
The Summer Art Series Committee has organized several events for this summer.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Manufacturers Alliance Launched By Chamber Of Commerce
The inaugural meeting is scheduled for June 18 at the Village Hall.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
105-Degree Heat Index: Hot And Muggy Conditions Hit Illinois
Periodic storm chances are possible throughout the week as well.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Implements Everbridge Communication System For Residents
Everbridge will serve as a tool for disseminating timely updates on village-wide emergencies, road closures and severe weather events.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Progress Continues On Pfeiffer Road Project
The project should be finished by the end of July or early August.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
$50M Forest Preserve Bond Issue Includes Lockport Area Trail Project
The Veterans Memorial Trail project, from 159th to 135th Street, for $12.5 million is slated for 2027, according to the preserve.
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Lemont|News|
Catch-And-Release Fishing Derby Held By The Forge
The event aims to engage the community in assessing the health of key fish populations in the quarry.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
$50M Forest Preserve Bond Issue Includes Bolingbrook Trail Project
$5 million will be used for the DuPage River Trail - Weber Road Connection, the preserve said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Nearly 100 Degree Temps After Heat, Humidity Build This Weekend In IL
Heat index values of 105 are expected early next week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
'Giant' Equipment Moving Through Bolingbrook Pushed To Monday
The process is expected to take an hour, sometime between 9 and 11 a.m. Friday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Announces 2023-24 Second Semester Honor Roll
LTHS announced students to its high honor and honor roll.
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Lemont|News|
Thursday's Sunset Soiree Canceled Due To Weather
The concert will be rescheduled to a yet-to-be determined date.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Board Discusses Concept Plan For Credit Union
The property is located at the vacant southwest corner of Weber and Airport roads in the Romeo Crossing shopping center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Swears In 2 Police Officers
Two new officers took their oaths of office at Wednesday's Village Board meeting.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Chicago Area
Severe weather on Thursday includes a risk of damaging winds, damaging hail, flash flooding and tornadoes.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
