Romeoville, IL|News|
Rollover Crash Reported At Route 53, Romeo Road
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, drivers were asked to avoid the area.
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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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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.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Board Appoints Robert Schaller As Trustee
Schaller will fill the position for the remaining term, which will end in May 2027.
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Lemont|News|
State Rep. La Ha Announces Run For Re-Election
State Rep. Nicole La Ha has announced she will run for re-election in 2026.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Bolingbrook
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Bolingbrook.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Frankfort
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Frankfort.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Romeoville
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Romeoville.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Homer Glen, Lockport
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Homer Glen and Lockport.
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Lemont|News|
July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Lemont
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Lemont.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Board Approves Parking Garage Improvements
The contract, for $115,000, is for parking garage improvements for the garage off of River Street.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeovile Aquatic Center Splash Pad Closed Tuesday
An "unsanitary incident" has closed the splash pad for the day on Tuesday, the Village said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Honors State Champion Track Athletes
LTHS students Nolan Lamoureux, Fopefoluwa Omisore, Xavier Adeniyi, Michael Nicholson and McKena Miglorini were all honored.
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Lemont|News|
Forge Fest Set For July 12
Fireworks, live entertainment and kids activities will be part of the festivities.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont's Freedom Days 2025 Kicks Off Thursday
The festivities will culminate with a fireworks show on July 3 at Centennial Park.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's Village Picnic Set For Sunday
The picnic will feature a hot dog eating contest, petting zoo, fishing derby and more.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Woman Drives Drunk, Crashes Into IDOT Truck At Scene Of I-55 Fatal Crash: State's Attorney
The woman drove around lane closures at the scene of the crash, nearly hitting an officer and multiple deceased bodies, officials said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
$59K Foundation Donation Advances Preserve Projects
The Nature Foundation of Will County presented a check to the Forest Preserve District of Will County at its June 12 Board meeting.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Chief To Retire In July
Chief Harang has served as chief for the past four years, since 2021, and has been with the department for 26 years.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Drainage Improvements Approved For Romeoville Subdivision
The contract is for $101,142.54 with Allied Water Services.
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Lemont|News|
Stars And Stripes Veterans Tribute Set For Thursday In Lemont
The veterans tribute will be held at the Lemont VFW, 15780 New Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 26.
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