Lemont|News|
Lemontster Days 2025: Schedule Of Events
Celebrate all things autumn and Halloween in Lemont with a variety of events hosted by several different community organizations.
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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Senior Breakfast Set For September
Residents 62 and older are invited to attend the event and enjoy a complimentary breakfast, the Village shared.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Plans For 2 Multi-Use Paths In Frankfort Move Forward
The cost of the design phase will be $77,500.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lightning Strikes House, Causes Fire: Lockport Fire District
The occupants were home at the time of the incident and were able to evacuate safely, the fire district said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Fresh Produce Pop-Up Planned In Romeoville
The event will offer free fresh produce, as well as information about local food resources.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Man Charged With DUI After Hitting Police Squad Car On I-88: ISP
In 2025, ISP has suffered nine Move Over Law-related crashes.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Flash Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of Chicago Area
Several inches of rain had already fallen in parts of Will County.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Rally Planned Monday To Support Valley View Teachers' Contract
Valley View Council, which is the union for Valley View teachers, is currently in contract negotiations with the District.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Hundreds Still Without Power, Romeoville Schools Closed Monday After Storms
According to the ComEd outage map, there are 784 customers affected by outages.
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Lemont|News|
NovaTea Celebrates Opening On Sunday With Labubu Giveaway
The first customer at the new bubble tea shop will automatically win a Labubu.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
$7.85 Million Secured For Park Improvements For Frankfort Park District
The Park District said that a majority of the funding will be directed toward Commissioner Park.
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Lemont|News|
League Of Women Voters Plan Voter Education Event At Lemont Library
"Becoming An Informed Citizen," will be hosted on Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., at Lemont Public Library.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Join Labor Day Traffic Safety Effort
The traffic campaign will run from Aug. 15 through the early morning hours of Sept. 2.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Extreme Heat, 'Episodes' Of Storms Possible For Chicago Area
In addition to the 110 heat index, clusters of storms are possible through next week. Find out when the Chicago area could see relief.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Registration Opens For Frankfort's Scary At The Prairie 5K
The event includes a 100-yard dash, 1-mile fun run, or the 5K run/walk.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Township Tax Appeals Open Until Sept. 2
The Township said that Lemont Township is not being reassessed this year, but property owners still can file an appeal.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Fiddyment Creek Bridge Project Begins In Lockport
Work will take place along State Street, between Thornton Street to New Avenue, the City said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
District 33C Celebrates Grand Opening After Construction At Homer Junior High, Hadley
The project included additional classrooms, a shared library, a large cafeteria and a gym.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here's How Snowy You Can Expect This Winter To Be In Illinois
The Farmers’ Almanac has put out long-range weather forecasts for more than 200 years.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Park
The Village celebrated the opening of Old Oak Park, at 13206 Old Oak Trail, on Wednesday.
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