Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Plans Second Annual Short Film Festival
Student directors from the Porter Players formed six groups and wrote, cast, rehearsed and filmed all their pieces.
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- Lemont, IL
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Romeoville, IL|News|
$950K In Federal Funding Supports Semiconductor Research At Lewis
The funding supports innovation in semiconductor manufacturing through research at Lewis University.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Releases 2025-26 School Year Calendar
Dates to know for the 2025-26 school year at LHS.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
New Physician Joins Silver Cross Medical Group In Homer Glen
Dr. Crystal Hines-Mays will join the Silver Cross Health Center, at 12701 W. 143rd St., in Homer Glen.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Former Bolingbrook Ramada Rebranded To Best Western
The Best Western is located at 520 S. Bolingbrook Drive.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Galentine's Celebration Planned At Isle A La Cache
"Grab your sisters, girlfriends or best gal pals" and make different mocktails for Galentine's Day.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Near Record-Breaking Warmth Likely For Chicago Area Thursday
The record high for Jan. 30 is 55 degrees, which was set back in 1988.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Board Approves Special Use For Credit Union
The business will be Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union, at 1333 Lily Cache Lane.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Kiddie Academy Holds Ribbon Cutting
The childcare facility held its ribbon cutting earlier this month.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Library Board Candidates: April 2025 Election
The consolidated election is April 1.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Selects New Board Member, Approves Facilities Director
Derek Patton will serve on the Board until May 12, when new Board members are seated after the April 1 Consolidated Election.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Elevated Fire Danger, High Winds Continues Tuesday For Chicago Area
Also: localized ice jam flooding is possible later this week in some areas.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
State Rep. Sheehan Launches Local Business Spotlight Program
Each month, Representative Sheehan will select a nominated business and highlight its contributions to the 37th District.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Library Board Candidates: April 2025 Election
There are candidates running for 4-year terms and for 2-year unexpired terms, according to the Library.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
White Oak Library Board Candidates: April 2025 Election
Three people are running for two seats in the April election.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Library Offers Holiday Decor, Craft Swap
You can pack up holiday decorations and craft supplies that you want to donate and drop them off at the library on Jan. 29 or Jan. 30.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Library Holds Winter Reading Challenge Kick-Off
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 1, guests can enjoy a free cupcake from the Courageous Bakery food truck.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Fire Weather Watch, High Winds Monday In IL
The weather service said any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Board Approves 2025-26 School Year Calendar
The first day of school next year would be Aug. 14 for D113A students.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Business Combines Recovery, Sports Medicine
Aleck Pain to Performance is open in the historic Trolley Barn building in downtown Frankfort.
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