Romeoville, IL|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Romeoville July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Romeoville.
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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Lemont|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Lemont July 4th 2025 Events
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lemont.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Alsip Home & Nursery Hosts Pollinator Palooza, Releasing 100 Butterflies
The Pollinator Palooza will feature butterflies, gardening talk, a scavenger hunt and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Increase Firework Enforcement For July 4th
Fireworks related calls for service can quickly deplete public safety resources and police officer availability, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Marine Week Chicago Event Planned At Romeoville HS
Event organizers said the event is a great opportunity to bring the family to see the vehicles, simulators and performances.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
CITGO Lemont Refinery Raises Record-Breaking $1 Million For Muscular Dystrophy Association
The Driving for a Cure Golf Outing had the support of 130 companies in attendance, with a total of 375 golfers, CITGO said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Stolen Kitten Returned To Frankfort Animal Rescue
Jack the kitten is back with Cache Creek Animal Rescue after he was stolen on June 11.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Look To The Skies As Meteor Activity Begins In July
Meteor shower activity will heat up in July; the Perseids will begin July 17.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Storm Chances, Heat And Humidity Will Return By End Of Week In Illinois
As the Fourth of July approaches, here's when storms and oppressive humidity could hit.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville's National Night Out Set For Aug. 5
The Aug. 5 event will feature demos, tours of the building, skydiving superheroes and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New VVSD Early Childhood Center Gets Official Name
At the June 16 VVSD Board meeting, the Board voted to officially name the new building the Debbie Sykora Early Childhood Center.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
These Illinois Grocery, Hardware And Retail Stores Are Open On July 4th
Here’s what we know about retail outlets that are open and closed for Independence Day.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Scattered Storms Possible Friday; 100-Degree Heat Index Expected Sunday
Saturday will see a brief break from the humidity, but it will return on Sunday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Man With Two Active Arrest Warrants Taken Into Custody In Lemont: Police
Sims was wanted in connection with an incident, in which he fled from officers in a vehicle, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Lewis University To Discontinue NCAA Tennis Program
The move will allow Lewis to focus on supporting its remaining 22 athletic programs at the highest levels, according to a release.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View School Board Introduces Its 2 New Members
Both were sworn in to serve 4-year terms back in April.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fourth Of July Celebration: What To Know
The park will open at 7 p.m., with music and interactive activities by a DJ beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Passes New Ordinance For E-Bikes, Motorized Scooters
The ordinance is targeting small, dirt bike-style motorized bikes; and e-scooters are now only allowed on sidewalks.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Rollover Crash Reported At Route 53, Romeo Road
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, drivers were asked to avoid the area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Student Proposes ‘Civil Discourse and Democracy Act’ for Illinois Schools
Miriam Tsegay, who interned with Rep. Manley during summer 2024, shared her research on ways to help students overcome political polarity.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
