Lemont|News|
2025 Christmas Tree Guide: Where To Buy A Tree Near Lemont
Do you buy a real tree, or keep things artificial? Or both?
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.
If you'd like to contact me, feel free to email me at andrea.earnest@patch.com.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
60 MPH Gusts Possible Ahead Of Accumulating Snow In Chicago Area: Forecast Timeline
Already on Wednesday: Rockford saw a 53 mph gust; West Chicago, Wheeling and Waukegan saw 49 mph gusts; and Chicago had a 48 mph gust.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'Home For The Holidays' Coming To Downtown Frankfort
The free weekend of holiday fun will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 13 and 14.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Park District Receives Urban Forest Grants
The park district received the grants as part of the Illinois Community Canopy Grant Program.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Where To Cut, Buy Your Own Fresh Christmas Tree Near Romeoville
Do you buy a real tree for Christmas?
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Wind-Whipped' Snow, 60 MPH Gusts Possible Wednesday
A wind advisory has been issued for Wednesday; a blustery and cold Thanksgiving will follow, plus accumulating snow for the weekend.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Former LTHS Board Member Della Travis Dies
The Travis family has served LTHS for almost five decades.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Grateful Paramedics Chose Silver Cross Hospital After Heart Attack
“All of a sudden, my chest started hurting,” said Covelli, 63, of Bolingbrook. “Then, it started hurting really bad.”
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Lemont|News|
Nicky V's Opens Location Inside Lemont Gas N Wash
Nicky V's started in Oak Forest in 2019, and has locations in Mt. Greenwood, New Lenox, Bedford Park, Merrionette Park and Oak Forest.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Will County Board Candidates File Dueling Election Objections, 1 Removed From Ballot
The two candidates also filed objections against each other in the precinct committeeperson race, and the other was removed from the ballot.
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Lemont|News|
Craft Show With More Than 200 Vendors Planned At LHS
Admission is $5 each day, with vendors available in both the Gymnasium and Field House at LHS.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow Could Impact Holiday Weekend After Temperatures Plunge For Thanksgiving
Winds of up to 45 mph could also impact Thanksgiving travel.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Conduct Thanksgiving Enforcement Campaigns
From Nov. 21 through Dec. 2, officers will be participating in the “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Overnight Lane Closures Expected On I-55 Ramp To I-355
IDOT said the public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Changes Start Time Of Village Board Meetings
Also, the Board approved its 2026 meeting schedule.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Students Explore Healthcare Careers Through Mini Medical School
Out of more than 600 applicants from across the Chicagoland area, only 100 students were selected, including eight from Lincoln-Way East.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Polar Vortex, Much Colder Temperatures On The Way After Thanksgiving
But first, a sunny and mild weekend is in store after a gloomy week.
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Lemont|News|
Obituary: Sharlene Lichtenstein
Sharlene L. Lichtenstein (nee Johnson), age 65, died Nov. 7.
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Lemont|News|
Obituary: Michael Walton
Memorial visitation will be held on Nov. 23rd from noon to 4 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C., 108 Illinois St., Lemont.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Jewel, Walmart, Whole Foods: Thanksgiving 2025 Grocery Store Hours For Chicago Area
Thanksgiving is just days away — you might want to start shopping those grocery lists soon.
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