Across Illinois, IL|News|
2025 Autumnal Equinox Is Monday; When It Will Feel Like Fall In Illinois
Cooler nights and changing leaves are coming soon.
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 Board Recognizes 432 AP Scholars
The District said this year is the largest number of scholars it has ever earned.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Lane Closures Expected Wednesday On Boughton Road
Utility work is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday on Boughton Road.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockdown At LTHS East Due To Accidental Activation: Police
In a notification to parents, the school said that Lockport Police did a protective sweep through each area out of an abundance of caution.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Holds Community Workshop For Downtown Plan
The workshop will be held at Roxy Lockport from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 25.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Part Of Route 53 In Romeoville Closed Tuesday Due To Crash
As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, northbound Route 53 is closed between Belmont and Arlington.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Founder's Day Parade Steps Off Sunday In Romeoville
The theme for this year's parade is "Passport to Adventure," and features 47 participants.
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Lemont|News|
Board Member Koehler Resigns From LHS Board Of Education
District 210’s Board of Education will accept materials from interested candidates for the vacant position through Sept. 30.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Approves Design Work For Summer 2026 Projects At Central Campus
Summer 2026 construction projects would include the replacement of the remaining roof, electrical work, window replacement and tuck-pointing
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Romeoville, IL|News|
$100K Donation For Forest Preserve Includes Funds For Romeoville Prairie Habitat
The donation will support several projects at the Forest Preserve.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Indoor Trampoline Facility Coming To Bolingbrook
The facility will be the first location in Illinois.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Board Approves Plans For Rental Home Community
The proposal comes from Lincoln Property Company, which will invest $100 million in the 75 acres adjacent to the Bolingbrook Golf Club.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Construction Continues On Bell Road In Homer Glen
Bell Road is under construction in several areas in Homer Glen, with one project wrapping up in November.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Tranquil' Weather Continues, Temps Stay Warm For Chicago Area
Daily lake breezes will keep the lakeshore cooler, the weather service said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
3 In Custody After Police Pursuit On Monday: Police
Police were searching for suspects after a police pursuit.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Board Approves Agreement For Facility Dogs
The agreement approved on Monday will add a facility dog for Jamie McGee Elementary School.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View Council, Board Of Education Reach Tentative Agreement
A strike date had been set for Sept. 18, but the strike has been averted with the tentative agreement.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
JJC, Valley View School District Celebrate Opening Of New Coffee Shop At Romeoville Campus
The shop supports students in the VVSD Secondary Transition Experience Program.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University, Will County Host Annual Recycling Event
Recycle pumpkins and gourds; and document shredding and electronics recycling are also offered.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Storms Possible As Heat Returns To Chicago Area
Storms on Friday night and Saturday could lead to heavy rain and localized flooding.
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