Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man Defrauded $8.3M In SNAP, WIC Benefits: U.S. Attorney
The man was sentenced to three and half years in federal prison.
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- Lemont, IL
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Lemont|News|
Construction Starts Tuesday In Downtown Lemont
Work will begin on the drain pipe under the I&M Canal bridge at Stephen Street and Front Street on Tuesday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Still No VVSD Contract: Union Cites Proposed Longer School Day, 'Attempt To Divide Our Membership'
Valley View School District and Valley View Council have still not agreed upon a contract, nearly two weeks after the school year began.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
DuPage River Trail Public Information Session Planned For September
The meeting for the DuPage River Trail will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Fossil Exhibit Opens At Isle A La Cache
The free exhibit runs through Nov. 30.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Dies In Wrong-Way Crash On I-355: Coroner
Vera Najera was the driver of a vehicle that was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-355, the coroner's office said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Local Officials Recognize Jane Addams Principal
Sonia Ruiz is among 43 state representatives nationwide selected as a National Distinguished Principal.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View's New Proposal To Union Includes Increased Wages For Staff Members
Paraprofessional, security and maintenance staff have been offered wage increases in the new proposal, which was sent to the union on Friday
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Taste Of Early Fall For Chicago Area
Here's when the Chicago area will see its next chance for storms.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville's Property Tax Rebate Program Returns For 2nd Year
The application period will run from Sept. 2 through Dec. 1.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Car Burglaries Reported Thursday In Frankfort: Police
There were multiple car burglaries in the southwest subdivisions of Frankfort early Thursday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Big Weather Shift Coming For Chicago Area
While storms are possible Friday night, area residents could see a big temperature change through the weekend and next week.
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Lemont|News|
Taste Of Lemont Set To Return Sept. 6
The record-setting line-up of more than 20 food and beverage vendors has been set for the Sept. 6 event in downtown Lemont.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Auto Body Repair Shop Concept Plan Approved In Lockport
Crash Champions currently operates a facility on Archer Avenue, but has outgrown its current location.
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Lemont|News|
Fire Collapses Roof Of Home Near Lemont: Fire District
The fire district responded to a home near Archer Avenue and Oak Lane at 4:12 a.m. Wednesday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Traynere Charged With Computer Tampering, Accused Of Accessing Fellow Board Member's Email: Court Docs
The charges come weeks after a separate case, involving a child who was struck while riding a bike, was dropped against Traynere.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Scarecrow Contest Begins In October At Founders Community Center
Scarecrows will be displayed outside the Founders Community Center.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fall Fest 2025: Event Guide, Street Closures, Carnival Hours
Frankfort Fall Fest is set to return for its 57th year with a line-up of activities.
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Lemont|News|
Railroad Crossing Work Planned Saturday On Lemont Road
BNSF needs to make repairs to the crossing between 101st and 103rd Street on Lemont Road.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS D205 Swears In Student Board Members For The New School Year
This marks the third year of seating student representatives, a program launched in 2023 to amplify student voice in district leadership.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
