Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Earns Medal At 2024 IHSA Journalism State Finals
Lemont has advanced qualifiers to the IHSA Journalism State Finals 15 consecutive years dating back to 2009.
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.
If you'd like to contact me, feel free to email me at andrea.earnest@patch.com.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Board Honors Battle Of The Book, Math Contest Winners
Valley View schools competed in two interschool competitions, the Battle of the Books and the Middle School Math Contest.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Mayor Joins Will County Children’s Advocacy Center Board
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle and Interim President and CEO of Silver Cross Hospital Michael Mutterer were appointed to the CAC Board.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Plans Community-Wide Garage Sale
Garage sales will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day on June 7 and 8, and residents can register with the Village until May 24.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont’s FBLA Wins State Titles In Three Events
Students from six events finished among the top four in their respective competitions.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Plans Memorial Day Ceremony, Banner Dedication
The banner dedication and Memorial Day speakers will begin at 10 a.m. at the City Hall flag pole, 222 E. Ninth St.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Athletes Compete At Girls Badminton State Finals
Six students, from both Bolingbrook and Romeoville HS, competed in the state finals.
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Lemont|News|
Obituary: Dan Herzing
Dan Herzing, 47, of Washington, passed away May 8.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Continues Superintendent Search, Seeks Feedback
The May 15 and May 22 community forums will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the District 210 Board Room.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Construction Begins On Two Downtown Parking Lots
Construction on the parking lots is expected to be completed by June 1.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Monday Storms May Bring Flooding To IL, Cooler Temps Expected Tuesday
There will also be a chance of rain and storms at the end of the week.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Plans Park Parties This Summer
Park Parties are planned in Romeoville each month through September.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
'Lack Of Evidence' In Lockport Area Calls Of Fireworks, Shots: Sheriff
The sheriff's office outlined previous police calls made to the home where they say a woman was shot by her neighbor this week.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Officers Set For Cop On A Rooftop On May 17
Officers will support the fundraiser again this year, from 5 a.m. to noon on May 17, at the Dunkin' at 15629 127th St., and 13604 Archer Ave
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm Announces SummerFest
The Summer Festival will be held at the farm Friday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting June 14.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Kansas Street Closes May 23 For Return Of Outdoor Dining
This closure will last through Oct. 24.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Plans Public Works Open House
The Village will host a public works open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 18.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Temps Near 80 For Mother's Day, Sunshine For The Weekend
Temperatures will gradually warm through the weekend, with a high of 70 on Saturday and a high of 79 on Sunday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Board Authorizes 5-Acre Purchase At 151st, Creme
The Village is able to acquire the property for $800,000.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Chamber Plans Community Golf Outing
Community members and Chamber members are both welcome at the event.
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