Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Recognizes Class Of 2025 Illinois State Scholars
107 LTHS students have been named Illinois State Scholars from the Class of 2025.
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- Lemont, IL
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Village Trustee Sue Steilen Announces Resignation
Steilen will begin her term as Homer Township Supervisor after winning in the April 1 election.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hidden Oaks Nature Center Reopens Saturday
The nature center and an adjacent section of Hidden Oaks Preserve closed in February 2024 for a $2 million renovation project.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Route 66 Monument Unveiled At White Fence Farm
The interactive monuments stretch from Berwyn to Pontiac.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Multi-County Bike Safety Initiative Planned In May
The initiative coincides with National Bike Month in May.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Weather Possible Monday As Temps Hit 80 Degrees In Chicago Area
Isolated to widely scattered storms are possible. Here's when they could start.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
This Infectious Disease Has Increased 1,500% Nationwide: See IL Data
Most states saw pertussis vaccination rates decline between 2013 and 2023, according to the ProPublica report.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'Get Hooked On Frankfort' Set For May 17
The catch-and-release derby is for kids ages 3-12.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Baltimore Orioles Return To Will County For The Spring
Now that orioles have started arriving, you can start expecting some other birds to start popping in as well, the preserve said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS The Porter Players Present 'The Addams Family'
Performances will take place at the East Campus Auditorium, 1333 E. Seventh St. at 7 p.m. on May 1-3.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
State Reps. La Ha, Sheehan Honor Legacy Of Steve 'Mongo' McMichael
“Steve embodied the spirit of resilience, strength, and leadership both on and off the football field,” Rep. La Ha said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Weather Threat Returns To Chicago Area After Dry Weekend
The weather service said a strong cold front will bring storms to the area.
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Lemont|News|
Nine Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
The athletes will play their respective sports collegiately starting in fall 2025.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Celebrates Top 10 Percent Of Class Of 2025
The Lockport Rotary Club held its annual Top Ten Percent dinner on Wednesday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Gaylord Building Receives Innovation Award
The Gaylord Building received the award for its exhibit about the Lockport fire of 1895.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Districts Set To Receive Library Grants From State
The grants provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Set To Receive $12K Library Grant From State
The grants provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
New Details Revealed In Lockport Woman's Death, Husband's Arrest
Rosy Strasser was planning to move, start a new life the night prosecutors say she was shot by her estranged husband in their Lockport home.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Steve 'Mongo' McMichael Dies After ALS Battle
McMichael was moved to hospice care on Wednesday. The Chicago Bears legend had battled ALS for several years after he was diagnosed in 2021.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Park District's Field 32 Now Open
The district has renamed the field to “Field 32” in honor of Danny Rizzo, the late son of the Rizzo family, who wore the number 32.
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