Lemont|News|
'Live Like Joe': 3-Point Shootout Honors Memory Of Old Quarry Student
"To 'Live Like Joe' is to be kind, selfless, helpful and encouraging," his parents said.
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Lemont|News|
Rep. La Ha's Accessible Parks Bill Passes Illinois House
HB1788 passed the Illinois House with strong bipartisan support and now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Sends Five Student-Athletes To IESA Bowling State Tourney
Valley View students Valarie Kay, Brandon Kay, Devin Kirkland, Arianna McCollum and A.J. Dole will represent the district.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
3 Frankfort Businesses Burglarized Early Friday: Cops
At 4:30 a.m. Friday, officers were called to the 20200 block of La Grange Road for a burglary in progress, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Milder Temps For The Weekend, Chance Of Showers: IL Weather
Sunday could hit 70 degrees as milder temperatures are expected this weekend.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Garden Club's Plants On Parade Sale Coming May 10
The annual plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on May 10 at Lemont Park District, 16020 127th St., in the north parking lot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Recycle Your Bicycle Returns To Hidden Oaks Preserve
Bikes and bike parts can be in any condition, from brand new to beyond repair, the preserve said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hidden Oaks Nature Center To Reopen May 3
The reopening will be celebrated with an Oak-tacular Comeback Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. on May 3 at the visitor center.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Clean Sweep 2025 Helps Beautify Lockport
Main Street Lockport, in partnership with the City, will host Clean Sweep 2025 on May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Police Host Run, Walk And Wheel 5k
The all-abilities race will be held May 10 in Frankfort.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Crunch Fitness Coming To Bolingbrook
The fitness chain will open a location at 352 Commons Drive.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's Bar Louie Closed After Company Files Bankruptcy
The Bolingbrook location was one of the locations closed with the filing.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Handmade Market Comes To Nik And Ivy Brewing In Lockport
The special Makers Artisan Market will be held Saturday, and will feature nearly 20 local artists.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School To Feature "Annie" May 8-10
All performances of Music Theater International’s "Annie" will begin at 7 p.m.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Approves Masonry Work For Central Campus
Financing for these projects comes from Life Safety Bonds approved by the Board on March 17.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
The Legacy Ranch Plans Annual Charity Golf Outing On May 23
The May event is the nonprofit's biggest fundraiser, and proceeds help to provide financial aid to individuals and families in need.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Coffee With A Cop Planned April 29 In Frankfort
The event will provide a chance to have a conversation about local issues with the Frankfort Police Department.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Country Market Returns April 27
The weekly market features almost 60 vendors.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Holds Annual Earth Day Community Clean-Up
The event helps beautify the Village's neighborhoods, parks, roads and the Old Plank Road Trail.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Sephora Opening Inside Romeoville Kohl's This Month
Sephora will be opening a 2,000-square-foot space, the Village said.
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