Lemont|News|
Vendors Wanted For 2024 Lemont Farmers Market
This year's market will kick off on June 11, and continue through Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday.
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|
Lemont High School Honors January 2024 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Joshua Hassell, junior Sophia Bushnell, sophomore Cory Zator and freshman Matthew Chuchra.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
State Sen. Loughran Cappel Holds Office Hours At Fountaindale Library
The office hours give residents a chance to receive direct assistance and have their voice heard.
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Lemont|News|
Date Changed For Lemont's Ice And Lights Fest
The fest, originally planned for Saturday, will be held on Sunday in hopes of slightly warmer temperatures.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
4 Inches Of Snow Possible, Winter Weather Advisories Issued For IL
The winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Honors Lockport Jr. Porters Football, Cheer Champions
The Lockport Jr. Porters organization offers youth football and cheer teams for a variety of ages before high school.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Boys Bowling Advances To Sectionals
Sectionals will be held on Saturday at Palos Lanes in Palos Hills.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Preserve's Take It Outside Challenge Begins
The 2024 program will be divided into seasonal challenges instead of a yearlong competition.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Save The Date For Romeoville's Bunny Bash
The event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 22.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Blood Drive Planned At Homer Township Library
Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
More Snow Possible, Bitter Cold Sticks Around Illinois For The Weekend
The first chance of snow comes Wednesday night into early Thursday, when there will be a "narrow band of fluffy snow" for some of the area.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
New Frankfort Police Officer Sworn In
Officer Owen Sieb took his oath of office at Tuesday's meeting.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Board Approves Hiring Of New Superintendent
Orzel will begin in the position on July 1, and will replace Anthony McConnell, who is taking a position in another district on April 1.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Author Wins Chicago Book Of The Year
Rita Woods, who is also a Homer Township Public Library Trustee, has published two books, "Remembrance" and "The Last Dreamwalker."
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Possible Cold Exposure Death Reported In Bolingbrook: Coroner
The coroner's office said a 59-year-old Bolingbrook man was found dead outside his home on Tuesday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University Participates In New Joliet Historical Museum Exhibit
The shared exhibition will be displayed at the Joliet Area Historical Museum from Jan. 12 through March 1 in honor of Black History Month.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook HS Student Participates In U.S. Senate Page Program
Miriam Tsegay is one of just 30 students across the country that is participating in the U.S. Senate page program.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Dangerous Cold Continues, But Milder Temperatures On Horizon For IL
There are also a few opportunities for snow this week, the weather service said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Obituary: Kevin Callanan
Kevin J. Callanan, age 80, late of Frankfort, passed away Jan. 8, 2024.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Dangerous Wind Chills: School Closures For Tuesday
A wind chill warning is in effect until noon Tuesday.
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