Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Girls Basketball Team Advances To First Round Of Sectionals
The team earned its first regional championship since 2018.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Finishes 31st At 2025 IHSA Chess State Finals
Lemont has advanced to the IHSA State Finals 28 straight years, and has won multiple state finals contests each of those seasons.
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Lemont|News|
River Valley Third Grade Teacher Receives ISBE Award of Excellence
Kim Darche has been part of the SD113A team since 2015 as a third grade teacher.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Wrestlers Head To State Finals
Three students will compete at the IHSA girls wrestling championship, and one student will compete at the Class 4A boys state championship.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
50-Degree Weather Possible As Temps Warm Up In Chicago Area
One more cold night is in store before temperatures could hit 50 degrees on Monday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Five Below Celebrates Grand Opening In Romeoville On Friday
The first 100 customers to visit the store on Friday will receive a free drawstring bag, the business said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Files Appeal Against Illinois American Water Rate Increase
"Today, the Village needs your help in taking this issue to our state officials," the Village said in a release.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Pfeiffer Road Extension Project Receives Public Works Award
The award was given by the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter.
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Lemont|News|
Early Voting Begins March 17 At Lemont Township Community Center
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors February 2025 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Claire Young, junior Olivia Blaszynski, sophomore Brady Collins and freshman Olimpia Witek.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Early Voting Begins March 17 In Homer Glen, Lockport
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Approves Purchase Of EV Chargers
The Village will purchase EV chargers for the new Smith, White streets parking lots; and replace the charger at the Breidert Green lot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Mandy's Soul Food Kitchen Closes In Bolingbrook
The soul food restaurant has relocated to Aurora, and will open under a new name: The Soul Spot.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Prairie Park Path Resurfacing Approved By Frankfort Board
The project is funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Junior Selected For ILMEA All-State Jazz Band
Hosted by the Illinois Music Education Association, the IMEC attracts the top performers from across the state.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook High School Teacher Is Golden Apple Finalist
Erin Clifford is a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher and Preschool Lab Coordinator at Bolingbrook High School.
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Lemont|News|
Cardinal Cupich Visits St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School In Lemont
Cardinal Cupich paid a visit to Lemont during Catholic Schools Week.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Holds Winter Signing Day For Student-Athletes
16 student athletes participated in the winter signing day.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bitter Cold Expected Through The Week Before Mild Temps Return To IL
Sub-zero wind chills are possible throughout the day on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
30th Annual Dinner, Auction Hosted By Valley View Education Foundation
This year's event will feature a "Jail & Bail" fundraising activity during the Wild West-themed dinner and auction.
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