Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Smokey Bear Paintings Viewable At 4 Preserve Visitor Centers
The "Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin Collection" exhibit will run from Jan. 17, through March 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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- Lemont, IL
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Announces 2024-25 First Semester Honor Roll
LTHS High Honor Roll and Honor Roll students for the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Celebrate National Popcorn Day At Emagine Frankfort
Emagine Frankfort, 19965 La Grange Road, invites Emagine Rewards Members to get a free small, classic movie-style popcorn.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Primary Early Voting Begins Jan. 16
There won't be any early voting locations in Homer Glen or Lockport; you'll have to head to the Will County Clerk's Office in Joliet.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Candidates: Feb. 25 Consolidated Primary
A primary will take place Feb. 25 for all Township elected positions.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Shots Fired After Car Alarm Goes Off In Bolingbrook: Police
Just before 3 a.m., the resident saw someone standing in their driveway, and heard gunshots shortly after, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cold Start To Week Before Temps Thaw, Then Another Cold Blast For IL
Friday will be the warmest day of the week, with a high of 43.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Welcomes Two New Businesses
Fire & Ice Sauna and FH JerkGOD will open in town.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Tickets On Sale Now For Frankfort's Bubbly And Chocolate Walk
Enjoy sparkling wines and chocolate treats at the annual event set for Feb. 23.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Pilates House Lemont Hosts Grand Opening Party
Located at 225 Canal St., the business will offer an afternoon of fun raffles, bottled lattes from Folklore Coffee, sweet treats and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Vendor Applications Are Now Open For Frankfort Fall Fest 2025
The annual fest will be held from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 this year.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
2 Charged In 2023 Downtown Frankfort Robbery
Both are charged with one count of robbery and one count of aggravated robbery.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
3 Inches Of Snow Possible Friday For Chicago Area
Arctic cold is also on the way for northern Illinois.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Rustic Knead Now Open In Frankfort
This is the second location for the cafe, which offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads and pastries.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve Offers Volunteer Mornings To Start 2025
Sign up to volunteer at preserves across Will County.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Skeletal Remains Found In Bolingbrook ID'd As Missing Minnesota Man
The remains were found on Dec. 14 by a citizen who was searching the wooded area for deer antlers, the coroner's office said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Eugene Savaria Announces Re-Election Run For Frankfort Village Trustee
Savaria has served as a Trustee since 2020, and was re-elected in 2021.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Advisory Questions: April 2025 Election
Homer Township voters will weigh in on three advisory questions in the April 1 election.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Waste Management Offers Live Christmas Tree Disposal
Trees should be free of decorations and lights, and should be four feet or less in length for removal, or it will not be picked up.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Plans Spring Egg Hunts
The Village is already thinking spring with its egg hunt events already in the works.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
