Lemont|News|
Samuel Forzley: Candidate For Lemont Village Trustee
The consolidated election is Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen, Lockport Election Guide 2025: What’s On The Ballot
Races to watch and where to drop off your vote by mail ballot.
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Lemont|News|
John Goushas: Candidate For Lemont Fire District Trustee
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Plans Annual Arbor Day Celebration
A tree planting ceremony and festival are part of the Arbor Day celebration.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Stormy Weekend, Severe Weather Possible Sunday For Chicago Area
Temperatures will be in the 70s all weekend, but stay aware for severe weather on Sunday.
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Lemont|News|
Job Fair Planned April 9 At Lemont CORE
Admission to the event and both workshops are free to potential job seekers.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Community Garage Sale Planned For End Of April
You can register now with the park district to have your home listed in the online directory, which will be posted on April 23.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Chick-Fil-A Opens April 3
To celebrate its opening, Chick-fil-A Frankfort will honor 100 local heroes in the community with free Chick-fil-A for a year.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Dancer Competing For Chance To Appear In Ciara's Music Video
Voting for finalists ends at 9 p.m. Thursday for the Dance Icon national competition.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Dog Trainer Kept Animals In Cages With Urine, Feces: Prosecutors
A dog owner said her pet, Freya, was left malnourished, unable to stand with visible injuries after being left with the trainer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Downpours, Large Hail Possible With Scattered Storms Early Friday
The highest chance for isolated hail is roughly south of a Dixon to Watseka line, the weather service said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Annual Family Fun Fly Planned April 1 In Frankfort
The free, all-ages event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at Main Park.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Eighth Street Pedestrian Bridge Will Be Replaced This Summer
The City will remove and replace the deteriorating pedestrian bridge crossing the I&M Canal at Lincoln Landing.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Hosts Shred Event
The shred event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5 in front of Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Bill Curtin: Candidate For Summit Hill 161 Board Of Education
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
James Grzenia: Candidate For DuPage Township Supervisor
The consolidated election is April 1.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Approves $7.315M Bid For Water Reclamation Facility
The project is expected to have "substantial completion" in fall 2026.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Isle A La Cache Hosts 'Pollination Investigation' Exhibit
Smithsonian Gardens’ “Pollination Investigation” opens April 2, and runs through June 22.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Wisconsin Man Charged With Grooming, Traveling To Meet A Child
Irvin Ivan Saucedo-Guardado, of Racine, Wisconsin, was brought back to Illinois on Tuesday is being detained at the Will County jail.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Daniel Tholotowsky: Candidate For Lemont Fire District Trustee
The consolidated election is April 1.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
