Frankfort, IL|News|
Person Trapped In Cab Of Tractor After It Rolled Off Truck: Frankfort Fire District
The incident happened at 9:56 a.m. Friday in a ditch behind CVS, 11200 Lincoln Highway in Frankfort.
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- Lemont, IL
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors October 2025 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Amelia Brzezniak, junior SairaMae Callo, sophomore Lyla Smith and freshman Nia Salmon.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Of Education Extends Superintendent Contract Through June 2027
McBride, who has served as Superintendent since 2019, currently has a contract set to expire on June 30, 2026.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rain Possible This Weekend For Chicago Area, A Look At Halloween Weather
Plus, widespread frost as we head into the weekend.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Are The 10 Richest ZIP Codes In Illinois: Report
The report includes several towns in the Chicago area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Board Of Ed, Valley View Council Reach Contract Agreement
The contract has been approved by both parties and is in effect immediately; it will last through the 2028-29 school year.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Freeze Warning Issued For Chicago Area
Widespread frost is expected Thursday night, and again on Friday night.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Senior Launches STEM Sprouts Program to Inspire Young Scientists
After the Argonne Educational Science Research Program, Damilola Alabi was inspired to launch her program for young scientists.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Receives Governor’s Blue Ribbon Award
In total, 28 schools across the state (15 public and 13 private) were awarded the distinction this year, the school said.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Board Of Education Accepting Applications To Fill Vacancy
The individual appointed to the seat would serve on the Board until April 2027.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Give Halloween Safety Tips
Lockport Police is urging drivers to stay safe and follow traffic laws this Halloween.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Department Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant
The grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes, police said.
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Lemont|News|
Shooting Reported At I-355, 127th Street In Lemont: Police
Police said that the troopers are on the scene of an "alleged expressway shooting" at Interstate 355 near 127th Street in Lemont.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Approves 3-Year Contract For Holiday Lights, Decorations
The contract includes holiday lights and decorations for Village Hall, police department, Breidert Green and the Route 30/45 entrance sign.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Board Of Education Appoints Sarah Pocic As New Member
Pocic was sworn in as a member of the District 210 Board of Education at the start of its Oct. 20 meeting.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Trick Or Treating Hours For Halloween 2025
Halloween falls on a Friday this year.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Trick Or Treating Hours For Halloween 2025
Halloween falls on a Friday this year.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
ICE To Pursue Charges At Federal Level After Bolingbrook Incident: Police
Bolingbrook Police said they have not made any arrests regarding the incident.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Golfer Becomes School’s First Girls’ Golf All-State Performer
Sarah Scott was the top freshman finisher among both the IHSA Class 1A and IHSA Class 2A State Finals competitions.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In IL In 2025
Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year.
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