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.
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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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Thanksgiving Forecast: What To Expect In Chicago Area
The warmest Thanksgiving on record was 69 degrees, while the coldest was -1 degree.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
VVSD Earns Highest Financial Reporting Honor From GFOA
This achievement represents the first year in the history of VVSD the District has received this high honor.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Save The Date For Frankfort Park District's Spring Craft Show
The 27th annual show is set for March 7.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Alderman Patrick McDonald Dies
"Pat fought a courageous 18-month battle with cancer and passed away [Tuesday] night surrounded by his loving family," the City said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Celebrates Fall Signing Day
16 student athletes officially committed to competing at the collegiate level next year.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Will Illinois Have A White Christmas? Here’s What The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts
Christmas is in 36 days.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Senior Scores A Perfect 36 On The ACT
Kinga is just the ninth Lemont High School student ever to achieve the feat, and the first since 2023.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Pier 9 Seafood And Bar Opening In Bolingbrook
The new restaurant is set to open in December.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors November 2025 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Lily Crowther, junior Edvin Morochin, sophomore Charlie Brandt and freshman Taylor Thorsness.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve District Of Will County Approves 2026 Budget, Decreases Property Tax
The District's 2026 budget totals $83 million, $19 million less than the previous year.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Sophomore Again Earns IHSA Class 2A Cross Country All-State Honors
Hannah Farley placed 24th to become just the second two-time all-state performer in program history.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Approves New Coffee Shop In Cappel Commons
The Board approved a special use permit for Solyne Coffee, at 21000 S. Frankfort Square Road, Unit A.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Fine Jewelry Store Opening In The Promenade Bolingbrook
The new store will offer natural and lab-grown diamond jewelry, including engagement rings, wedding bands, earrings and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Coffee Lounge Approved By Frankfort Board
The new business will be located at 10850 W. Laraway Road, Unit 1W, in the Patriot Center.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
VVSD Board Approves Next Superintendent Of Schools
Teresa Polson is currently VVSD’s assistant superintendent for educational services, pre-kindergarten-12th grade.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Police Remind Drivers To Buckle Up And Drive Sober This Thanksgiving
The “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaigns run from Nov. 21 to Dec. 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Girls Volleyball Takes Third Place In The State
The Porters finished with a 34-8 record this season.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Hospital Breaks Ground On 2 New Catheterization Labs
The 15,000-square-foot addition to the hospital campus is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Football To Play Oswego In IHSA Class 8A Semifinals
Lockport will play away against Oswego at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
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