Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Woman Injured After Bolingbrook House Fire: Fire Department
The elderly woman has second- and third-degree burns to her elbows, hands, feet, and knees, officials said.
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|
Snow Could Impact Friday Morning Commute For Chicago Area
Below normal temperatures will continue this week and into the weekend for the Chicago area.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
White Oak Library Referendum: April 2025 Election
The referendum is asking for an increase to the library's limiting rate.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont’s FBLA Chapter Qualifies For State Competition In 18 Events
Several LHS students will head to Springfield in March to compete at the state competition.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
ZHM Herbal And Gifts Opening In Bolingbrook
ZHM Herbal and Gifts will be located at 1236 W. Boughton Road.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Friends Of Frankfort Library Plan Winter Art Market
The seasonal market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the library.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Lions Club Invites Veterans To Holiday Luncheon
The Lions Club is inviting all local veterans to a free holiday luncheon at the Lemont VFW on Jan. 19.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont-Bromberek D113A Board Of Ed Candidates: April 2025 Election
You will be able to vote on the Board of Education race in the April 1 consolidated election.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Smokey Bear Paintings Will Be Displayed At 5 Will County Nature Sites
The "Smokey Bear: The Rudy Wendelin Collection" exhibit will run from Jan. 17, through March 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Valley View School District Board Of Education Swears In New Member
Scott Heil was sworn in during a special meeting on Dec. 30.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Home Uninhabitable After Fire: Lockport Fire District
The fire district said it responded to a reported structure fire in a two-story single-family home on Sunflower Court at 7:53 p.m. on Jan. 3
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Lake Effect Snow To Start Week In IL, Temps In The 20s All Week
The highest snow amounts are expected across Lake County and central/northern Cook County on Monday.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Frankfort
What are you doing to celebrate New Year's Eve?
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Bolingbrook
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Homer Glen, Lockport
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Romeoville
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rare Cicadas, Blues Brothers: Stories That Made Us Smile In 2024
With another year coming to a close, we're taking a look at the happy stories of 2024.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
January Weather: Colder Temps For Chicago Area, But Low Chance Of Snow
The Climate Prediction Center has released its 8-14 day temperature and precipitation outlooks which gives us a look at early January.
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Lemont|News|
Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 In Lemont
What are you doing to celebrate New Year's Eve?
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Fire And Ice Winter Social Set For Feb. 1
The event includes the fourth annual chili cook-off.
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