Lemont|News|
Train Strikes Vehicle Near Lemont: Metra
The collision happened Wednesday afternoon on the Heritage Corridor line near Lemont in Will County.
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- Lemont, IL
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Lemont|News|
Adam McRae: Candidate For Lemont-Bromberek D113A Board Of Ed
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
CITGO Lemont Refinery Dedicates Habitat For Humanity Home In Lockport
70 CITGO volunteers helped with the process, and a dedication ceremony was held recently to hand over the keys to the new homeowners.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Community Foundation of Will County Names New Development Director
Joliet native Sheila Sasso will serve in the role.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Malnourished Dogs Rescued From Bolingbrook Home, Man Charged: Police
Police said they removed 19 dogs from the home, and a majority of the dogs showed signs of malnourishment.
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Lemont|News|
The Lemont National Bank Acquired By NuMark Credit Union
NuMark will purchase substantially all of the assets and liabilities of The Lemont National Bank in an all-cash transaction, per a release.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Michael Leddin: Candidate For Frankfort Village Trustee
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Tornado Warning Issued For Will County
The warning ends at 5:30 p.m.
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Lemont|News|
Ken McClafferty: Candidate For Lemont Village Trustee
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Quarry Project On Thursday's Will County Board Agenda
The County Board meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, in the County Board Room, 302 N. Chicago St., in Joliet.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Tornadoes Possible With Wednesday's Severe Storms In Chicago Area
Tornado chances will be most likely along and south of Interstate 88.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors March 2025 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Vikram Oberai, junior Nick Persak, sophomore Annabelle Franzese and freshman Ben George.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's State Of The Village Planned For April 23
The mayor will share current developments and future plans for Frankfort.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Continues School Resource Office Program With D157-C
The program has been extended for another four years.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Trump Proposal To Eliminate Federal Taxes At 150K: What It Means In IL
More than 76 percent of Americans earn less than $150,000 annually, according to the latest figures.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Jim Martin: Candidate For Summit Hill 161 Board Of Education
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Wednesday Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail To Chicago Area
Most of the Chicago area is under a "level 2" severe weather threat, according to the weather service.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Ballot Drop Box Available At White Oak Library Lockport
The remote Ballot Drop Boxes will be available for depositing ballots from March 17 through 12 p.m. on March 31.
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Lemont|News|
Pete Miller: Candidate For Lemont-Bromberek D113A Board Of Ed
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Lemont|News|
After 2 Die In Crash, Tesla Driver Charged With Reckless Homicide, DUI
The crash last month killed two people when the vehicle left the road near Archer Avenue and 135th Street.
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