Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Street Markets Planned Throughout Summer At The Promenade Bolingbrook
The first market is set for 4 to 9 p.m. on June 13.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Receives $40K Grant For Arts, Foreign Language
The Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant is a joint initiative through the Illinois Arts Council Agency and ISBE.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Cooling Centers Available As Summer Heat Approaches
Temperatures in the mid-90s are expected next week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Boys’ Tennis Posts Program-Best Finish At State Finals
Head coach Jon DeGuzman’s team tied for 12th at the 2024 IHSA Class A Boys’ Tennis State Finals.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
90-Degree Temps, Severe Storm Potential To Close Out Week In IL
Thursday will be another warm day, with a high of 91 degrees, and a potential for severe storms in the Chicago area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
The Promenade Bolingbrook's Summer Concert Series Kicks Off Thursday
The concert will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on The Row, and the series is sponsored by the Bolingbrook Chamber.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Expansion Completed At Homer Glen's Silver Cross Emergency Room
The facility has three additional patient rooms, more lab space and a second nurse's station.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Work Approved For Bolingbrook High School Track Replacement
The entire asphalt of the track now has to be removed due to "soft soil areas."
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Creates 150th Anniversary Time Capsule
The time capsule will be housed in Village Hall, and will be opened in 2123.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Steve McMichael Won't Travel For Hall Of Fame Induction
Plans for McMichael's induction will take place at his home in Homer Glen.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Prairie Park Getting New Playground
The current playground equipment has been removed, and new play structures will be installed this summer, the Village said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Coffee And Conversation Planned At Ovation Center
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on June 25 at the center, 349 S. Weber Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Baseball Finishes As Runner-Up In IHSA 3A State Final
The team lost by one run, 3-2, to Crystal Lake Central in the championship game.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Police Called To Sts. Dennis and Joseph As Teachers Asked To Leave
Community members submitted a petition to the Diocese calling for the removal of the principal.
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Lemont|News|
Temps To Hit 90 Degrees, Severe Weather Threat Possible For Illinois
Tuesday will be warmer with a high of 78, and temperatures will increase by quite a bit on Wednesday, which has a high of 89 degrees.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Baseball Heads To State Championship
The IHSA Class 3A championship will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Duly Health and Care Field in Joliet.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville To Participate In World's Largest Swimming Lesson
The World's Largest Swimming lesson is a global drowning prevention and water safety event.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Save The Date For Bolingbrook's 40th Annual Village Picnic
Food, live entertainment, contests and more will be offered at the picnic.
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Lemont|News|
Principal, Assistant Principal Approved For Oakwood School
The Board approved Ryan Talaga as the Principal of Oakwood School and Kim Luther as the Assistant Principal of Oakwood School.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
1 More Week Of Gen X Exhibit At Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery
Take a look at telephones with cords, cassettes and parachute pants at the Gen X exhibit.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
