Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Park District Offers Community Recreation Center Survey
The park district has started this public engagement process to get feedback on a proposal to build a new recreation center.
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 Class Of 2024 Top 10 Percent Recognized By Lockport Rotary
132 LTHS students ranked in the top ten percent of their graduating class.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Obituary: Joni Jones
Joan Marie Jones (née Erwin), affectionately known as Miss Joni, of Bolingbrook, passed away March 13.
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Lemont|News|
Quarryman Challenge Set For May 11 In Lemont
Online registration for the annual race closes on May 1.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man Charged With Public Indecency
On Friday, officers located Richardson at his residence and placed him under arrest for the outstanding warrant.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Three Stories Books Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day
In celebration of the day, Three Stories Books will host seven local authors and illustrators from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
D113A Hires New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel
Kate Koch has served as a principal and assistant principal in the District for the past five years.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Drive-Thru Shred Event Planned In Romeoville
The event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 18 in the Village Hall parking lot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Village Board Approves New Dock For Town Center Pond
The grounds behind the Town Center have been closed since the pond restoration work started in February.
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Lemont|News|
Obituary: David Rink
David L. Rink, age 83, of Mokena, passed away on April 23.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
'Frank The Tank' Is Winning Name Of Frankfort's Street Sweeper Contest
Over 100 submissions were received during the contest, and "Frank the Tank" was selected.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Old Canal Days Returns June 6 To Lockport
The annual festival celebrates the I&M Canal and its contributions to the success of Lockport.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storm Potential For The Weekend, 80-Degree Temps Expected
An "active" weather pattern is expected through Monday, the weather service said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Seven Eaglets Confirmed In Will County: Forest Preserve
The forest preserve said the first eaglets that hatched are getting "a lot bigger and more visible."
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Goodwill Hosts Donation Drive At Romeoville Operations Center
The operations center is at 1343 Enterprise Drive, and the donation drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bird Flu Virus Found In Grocery Store Milk: Should IL Consumers Worry?
The FDA said it’s unlikely the particles would cause infections in people, but that it is conducting additional testing to make sure.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Student Awarded Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
Bolingbrook resident and Neuqua Valley High School student Himesh Nasaka was awarded the National Merit Sony Electronics Inc. scholarship.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Recycling Event Planned At Bambrick Park In Lemont
The event will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on May 4 at the park, 1330 Smith Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fishing Derbies Planned At Hidden Lakes Trout Farm
An adult fishing derby, for ages 16 and older, will be held on May 4.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Recognizes Class Of 2024 Illinois State Scholars
This honor, presented by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, honors the top ten percent of high school seniors.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
