Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will County D92 Board Of Education Candidates: April 2025 Election
There are four open 4-year terms up for election in April.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville's Holiday Light Display Continues Through Jan. 1
You have a few more nights to check out the holiday light display.
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Lemont|News|
Registration For Quarryman 2025 Opens Jan. 1
Race day is May 10 in Lemont.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Mild, Rainy Weather Expected Through The Weekend For Chicago Area
Fog is also expected through Thursday morning, with some areas of locally dense fog.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen, Lockport Christmas And New Year’s Grocery Store Hours
Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Park District's New Fitness Center Now Open
The new fitness center features new equipment, group classes, trainers and more
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Frankfort, IL|News|
What Frankfort Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas And New Year’s?
Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Will County Forest Preserve Board Elects New President, Officers
Destinee Ortiz, of Romeoville, succeeds Annette Parker, who was elected county clerk in November and is no longer on the preserve Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
What Lemont Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas And New Year’s?
Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
What Bolingbrook Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas And New Year’s?
Many grocery stores will close early on Christmas Eve, and hours may vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check with your local store.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Awarded Chick Evans Scholarship
The Chick Evans Scholarship is a full housing and tuition scholarship for caddies.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Winter Walkers Hikes Planned By Forest Preserve
These eight naturalist-led hikes will traverse a wide variety of terrain and weather conditions.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Of Ed Accepting Applications For Vacant Position
The position is open due to board member Zyan Navarra's resignation on Dec. 16.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Warmer, Rainy Week Ahead For Christmas In Illinois
Temperatures will have highs in the 40s all week, and will even peak in the 50s on Friday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will County Forest Preserves Closed On Christmas Day
This is the only day of the year that preserves are closed, so that staff can be with their families, the preserve said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Kernel Sweetooth Closing Frankfort Store
The store's last day will be Dec. 29.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
State Rep. Manley Highlights Monthly Food Pantry At Bolingbrook HS
The RX Mobile Food Pantry is offered on the first Tuesday of every month at Bolingbrook HS.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville HS Teacher Is Contestant On 'Wheel Of Fortune'
The episode will air at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 on ABC7 Chicago, featuring Romeoville HS teacher Mike Stoehrmann as a contestant.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Chillier Weekend, Before Mild Temperatures Return For Christmas
Snow showers will continue Friday morning, with a high of 35 degrees. By Monday, the high is 45.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Council OKs Concept Plan For 260-Unit Residential Development
M/I Homes representatives said the latest plan calls for 132 traditional single-family lots, and 128 of M/I's front-loaded town home series.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
