Lemont|News|
LHS Junior Is Class 2A Individual Wrestling State Champion
The school said Heeg finished the season with a 41-3 record and is Lemont’s first state champion since 2020.
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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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
The Wing Snob Opening In Bolingbrook
The Village said the Bolingbrook location will offer sit-down and carry-out.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, races to watch and how to vote by mail.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS 205 Foundation Hosts Board Of Education Candidate Forum
The forum will be held March 4 at LTHS East.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Village Denies Application For DuPage Township Food Pantry Project
DuPage Township is proposing the resource center and food pantry at the northeast corner of Canterbury and Lily Cache lanes.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Costco To Expand Parking Lot
The Costco in Bolingbrook has purchased the nearby property that previously contained Oberweis and That Burger Joint.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, races to watch and how to vote by mail.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont's St. Patrick's Day Parade Steps Off March 8
The crowning of the Queen and King will happen right before the parade at 12:45 p.m. on Stephen Street near the I&M Canal bridge.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Restaurant Week Runs Through March 9
Patrons must mention “Lockport Restaurant Week” to receive the deals and discounts at participating restaurants.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Reset Candidates Lead Primary: UNOFFICIAL RESULTS
As of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, with 100 percent of precincts reporting, Homer Township Reset slate candidates lead the unofficial vote totals.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Vote Your Favorite For This Year's Movies On The Green In Frankfort
Residents can vote for their favorite and help decide what movies will be shown at this year's events.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Wood View Elementary Principal Is Golden Apple Finalist
The Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership finalists were announced Tuesday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Plans College, Career Planning Event
The event is for students grades 9-12 and their families.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Introduces Hometown Heroes Banner Program
Applications will be accepted through March 31, or until the limit of 48 banners has been reached.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Primary: Reset Party, Freedom Caucus Face Off
Candidates from the two slates are running for Township supervisor, clerk, trustee, collector, highway commissioner and assessor.
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Lemont|News|
2 New Lemont Businesses Help Create Wellness Community
Lemont resident Danyelle Andrews has started both Bee Well Collective and Hive Fusion Fitness.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
What's That Smoke? O'Hara Woods Prescribed Burn Happening Monday
The burn is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at O'Hara Woods, 524 Belmont Drive in Romeoville.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Springtide Craft Show Returns For 21st Year In Romeoville
The craft show will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 29 at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Girls Basketball Advances To First Round Of Sectionals
Next up, Bolingbrook will face Waubonsie Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 25.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Temps In The 50s, Mild Weather To End February
Highs will be in the upper 40s and even upper 50s all week, with chances of rain on Monday night and Wednesday night.
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