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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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 Bluegrass Festival Fundraiser Set For May 9
The May 9 fundraiser supports the annual festival, which will be held in July this year.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Participate In Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, officers will be in the police department lobby to receive unneeded medications from residents.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors April 2025 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Lucia Macari, junior Kristopher Szaflarski, sophomore Haley Young and freshman Gabrielle Stasytis.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Chop House Special Use Permit Approved By Board
The Frankfort Chop House will be a "full-service upscale restaurant" at the Homestead Center, 11235 W. Laraway Road.
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Lemont|News|
State Sen. Curran, Rep. La Ha Host Annual Recycle Event In Lemont
The event is planned for May 3, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bambrick Park, 1330 Smith Road, in Lemont.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Recycling Resource Fair Planned Saturday At Lockport City Hall
Drop off plastic shopping bags and bubble wrap to support LTHS Interact Club.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Danny's Pizza Owed More Than $163K In Unpaid Rent: Promenade
An eviction order was issued against the pizza and burger bar, the Promenade said. The restaurant announced it's closing April 27.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Volleyball Teams Honored By Frankfort Board
Both the 6th/7th grade team and the 8th grade team took IESA state championships.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Monarch Butterflies Making Their Way To Chicago Area
Historically, the first sightings in Will County come sometime in May, although in some recent years they have arrived as early as mid-April
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Drafting And Design Students Excel At IDEA State Competition
This is the most state champions LTHS has earned in a single year, bringing the total to 17 IDEA State Championships, the school said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
LIV Golf Chicago Tickets Are On Sale For August Event
After the debut event in 2024, "the 2025 event promises even more action, access and energy," event organizers said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Temps Warm To Near 80, Chance Of Storms Throughout Week: IL Weather
The coolest day of the week will be Monday; temperatures will then warm into the 70s for the rest of the week.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Junior Sets School Record At IDEA State Competition
The school earned three medals at the state's top drafting competition.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Rhino Investments Group Acquires Interest In The Promenade Bolingbrook
The Promenade Bolingbrook has had several recent closures, including Bar Louie and Danny's Pizza.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
New Lenox Man Dies After Frankfort Crash: Coroner
The crash happened Wednesday on Wolf Road in Frankfort, the coroner's office said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
June Jamboree Planned For June 6
The event will feature live music, family-friendly activities, a food truck and more.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Celebrates 2025 World Language Honor Society Inductees
The annual World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held April 16, and 122 students were inducted.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Wins Title At FBLA State Leadership Conference
Lemont students from five events finished among the top four in their respective competitions to advance to the national conference.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Year Of Free Pizza To ID Suspects Who Broke Window, Door Of Business
Police said three suspects got out of a vehicle and struck a window and the front door of the business with landscaping bricks.
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