Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Arts Association Plans Grand Opening Of New Creative Space
A grand opening is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. on April 30, with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m.
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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Lemont|News|
LHS Educational Foundation To Support 11 Educational Grants
Grant proposals were submitted by Lemont High School faculty and staff.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms With Hail, Damaging Winds Possible For Chicago Area
There is a chance of storms Tuesday afternoon into the early evening for areas across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Early Tuesday At I-355, I-55: Police
The three-unit crash happened at 12:44 a.m. Tuesday, police said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Fire Department Plans Training Tuesday At Station 1
The department will use drones and dogs to track "missing" people during the training on Tuesday.
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Lemont|News|
Three Stories Books Receives Bookseller Bonus From James Patterson
The Lemont bookstore is one of 501 booksellers that received a bonus from the best-selling author.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Township High School Approves 2024-25 Calendar
Some important days to know for the 2024-25 school year at LTHS.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
40,000 Books Will Be Given Away At Bolingbrook High School Event
The festival, hosted by Valley View Council AFT 604, will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 11 at Bolingbrook High School's fieldhouse.
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Lemont|News|
No Relationship Between 2 People Found Dead In Lemont Motel: Police
Lemont police officers were called to the D-Lux Budget Inn, 12241 Archer Ave., around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Elevated Fire Risk On Monday With Warm, Breezy Weather Expected
Monday will have a high of 67 degrees, and there is a chance that showers could move in to the area on Monday night.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's Winterfest Planned For Feb. 3
The fest will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. outdoors at Annerino Community Center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Bridge Industrial Acquires 22 Acres In Romeoville
The site will serve as the future home of the Bridge Point I-55 Commerce Center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Local HS Artists Honored At Lewis University Invitational
High school students from Romeoville, Lockport, Plainfield and other surrounding towns were honored.
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Lemont|News|
Celebrate Albert Wend's 100th Birthday With Lemont Historical Society
The birthday celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Plans Mental Health Panel Discussion
The discussion will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 24 at Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St., in Homer Glen.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Freezing Rain, Wintry Mix Could Bring Icy Conditions To Chicago
Two rounds of winter weather advisories have been issued for Monday and into Tuesday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Book, Bake Sale Planned At First Presbyterian Church of DuPage
The sale will be held at the church, 180 N. Weber Road, on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Plans Move Forward
The bridge was last modified in 2009 when Lincoln Landing was improved, but it now needs to be replaced.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Plainfield Township Offers Scholarship Opportunity
Applications will be accepted through March 1.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Man Pleads Guilty To Burglary Ring Charges
Syed Zaidi, 42, pleaded guilty to felony burglary. He was sentenced to three years in prison.
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