Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow Possible Tuesday, Before Temps Hit 60 By Friday In Chicago Area
With another chance of snow Monday night, few slick spots on roads are possible, mainly near and north of Interstate 80.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Man Shot In Leg During Bolingbrook Carjacking: Police
The two offenders fled in the victim's black Dodge Charger.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Receives $200K For Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge
Lockport's project is one of 19 trail development projects across the state that will receive more than $3.7 million in funding.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View School District Receives Upgraded Bond Rating
Moody's Investor Services upgraded the District's bond rating from Aa2 to Aa1.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Save The Date For Fire And Ice Winter Social 2024
The social will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Feb. 3.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Family Pet Photos With Santa Offered By Frankfort Park District
The event will be from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St.
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Lemont|News|
Spring Semester SAT Prep Classes Offered At LHS
Students may choose between two seven-week programs, starting in January.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Kelvin Grove Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Heads To State Tournament
The team from Lockport will face Williamsville at 1 p.m. on Dec. 2 at Auburn High School.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Addresses Need For Teachers With New Intiative
Twelve staff members at VVSD are participating in a program that will lead to them becoming certified teachers.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont's District 113A Receives AA+ Bond Rating
The District has also earned a financial profile recognition score of 4.0, the highest attainable, for the 11th year in a row from ISBE.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Quiet Zone Begins Dec. 19
The two Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) crossings will become quiet zone crossings, Benson said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow Possible For Northern Suburbs, Cold Rain For Rest Of Chicago Area
The cold, soaking rain could bring between 1/4 to a 1/2 inch of rain to the area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
1st McDonald's CosMc's Location To Open In Bolingbrook
Details about the new concept from McDonald's Corporation are scarce, but more information could come early next month, the mayor said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Seventh Grade Girls Basketball Heads To State Tournament
The team, which is undefeated, will play St. Jacob Triad at 10 a.m. on Dec. 2.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Slaying: Man In Custody In 2022 Shooting
Sammy Gibson, 58, was taken into custody in Milwaukee, Wisconsin last week.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Holiday Card Drive For Seniors Hosted By State Sen. Loughran Cappel
Loughran Cappel is collecting store bought and handmade cards for local seniors this holiday season.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Recognizes New National Honor Society Inductees
206 junior and 27 seniors were inducted on Nov. 16.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spirit Of Giving Event Planned At The Promenade Bolingbrook
There will be various activities offered which support those in need this holiday season.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Arts Association Plans Expansion To New Space
The association, which has exhibit spaces at Studio C and Frankfort Village Hall, will have a space of its own at 20 S. White St.
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Lemont|News|
Obituary: Debra Ann Oliver
Debra Ann “Debby” (Barry) Oliver, formerly of Lemont passed away peacefully on Nov. 21.
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