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DuPage Township is suing the village, claiming its repeated denials of plans for a new food pantry and resource center violate the law.
The annual garage sales kick off on Friday, and continue into Saturday.
Lockport will play Barrington in the state finals tournament on Friday.
Ruiz is among 43 state representatives selected for this honor.
The Village has approved an agreement for design engineering for the new traffic signal.
The Disabled Patriot Fund will host its annual outing, Operation Fairway, on June 19 at Old Oak Country Club in Homer Glen.
From student member to standout advisor, Matt Mullins has come full circle with SkillsUSA.
Jason Gongol and his teammates won the American Poolplayers Association's 2025 Masters Championship.
Police said officers responded to a one-vehicle crash involving a Subaru Forester at 3:20 a.m. Monday on I-55 southbound near Route 53.
Monday will bring the first chance of storms this week.
The Township said that after a 2-year battle, it is taking things to the court.
Lemont will play at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Laurence, according to IHSA.
The Homer Glen parents of 2-year-old Trinity Balen-Weiher were both charged with first-degree murder, but were not detained in jail.
Head to the library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and check out the petting zoo, Culver's custard and more.
An air quality alert is in effect all day on Friday.
On Tuesday, Lemont defeated Ottawa, 4-2, in the sectional semi-final.
The bill streamlines missing persons investigations and requires law enforcement to set timelines and follow-up actions.
Patrick Maier was elected to the Lockport Township Park District board in April.
May contributed to the area's drier-than-normal spring overall.
Mega passes provide unlimited carnival rides all four days of the fest for $65. You can purchase one now through June 24.
