Lemont|News|
School Libraries In Lemont To Receive Grants From State
Lemont's District 113A received a grant for $2,166.30 from the state.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View School District Libraries To Receive Grants From State
Valley View School District received a grant for $12,694.11 from the state.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rainy Saturday Before Blustery, Cold Conditions Return To Chicago Area
Friday will have a high of 53 degrees, which is about 15 degrees above normal for this time of year, the weather service said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Find The Snowmen On State Street In Lockport
The window murals can be found all around downtown Lockport.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fire District Trustee, Former Chief Dies
Former Frankfort Fire Chief and current Trustee Larry Nice Sr. died on Wednesday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Park District Completes Five Years Of Projects
In 2018, voters approved the park district's request for $14 million to make improvements.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
School Closing Discussions Continue In Summit Hill
The District said it has not set a timeline for making a decision on possible school closures.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Family Speaks Out After Woman Linked To Romeoville Slayings
Palomo's family has now released a statement through their attorney, sending their "extreme condolences" to the victims' families.
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Lemont|News|
Committee To Appoint Replacement For 82nd District Representative
The 82nd Representative District Committee will meet at the Lemont Township Community Center at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Retailers, Restaurants Coming To The Promenade Bolingbrook
Two current tenants at The Promenade have also moved to new, larger spaces within the retail center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Kiddie Academy Breaks Ground, Opening In The Spring
The 10,000-square-foot facility will have nine classrooms, and also bring 40 new jobs to the area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Should Village Clerk Be Elected Or Appointed: Bolingbrook Asks Voters
The referendum will ask voters to decide if the clerk position should remain an elected position, or if it should be an appointed position.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Keep Holiday Deliveries, Packages Safe This Season: Frankfort Police
Frankfort Police Department said surrounding areas have started to see package thefts.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Fire District Recognizes D113A Director Of Operations
Pat Crean has shown a dedication to fire and life safety within the schools of District 113A.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Over 1,000 To Be Honored At Lewis University's December Graduations
Students earning certificates, doctoral degrees, Master's degrees and Bachelor's degrees will be honored.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Holds Annual Coat Drive Through December
Residents can donate clean, new and gently used winter clothing at Village Hall.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Baker In The Running To Be Next 'Greatest Baker'
Megan DiCaro, who owns the recently opened Springview Sweets in Lockport, was nominated for the competition.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Hornets Cheerleading Teams Take Home First, Second
The competition was held Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
First 'Dive-In' Movie Planned At Romeoville Aquatic Center
Enjoy the indoor pool and watch "The Little Mermaid" in January.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Semi-Truck Drives Off 159th Street In Lockport: Cops
Police said the initial crash investigation on Tuesday morning revealed the driver of the truck may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
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