Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Mayor, City Council Candidates: April 2025 Election
Lockport residents will vote on the Mayor, Alderpersons, City Clerk and City Treasurer on the April ballot.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Park District's 26th Annual Spring Craft Show Set For March
Save the date for the annual craft show this spring.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Three New Physicians Join Lockport Duly
The Lockport facility will welcome two physicians specializing in family medicine and one physician specializing in internal medicine.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Milder, Rainy Weekend Ahead, Before 50s On Monday
Earlier in the day on Saturday will be dry, but rain is expected late Saturday into Sunday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Jane Addams Eighth Grade Girls Basketball Headed To State Tournament
Jane Addams will play at 11:30 a.m. Saturday against Crete-Monee (18-6) at Normal Parkside Junior High School.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Board Of Education Candidates: April 2025 Election
According to the Will County Clerk's office, three people have filed to run for three 4-year terms that are up for election.
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Lemont|News|
The Forge: Lemont Quarries Adds Mini Golf Course For 2025
The 300-acre park will also debut the Kids Discovery Zone.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Bald Eagles Stay The Winter In Will County Preserves
As the weather gets colder and streams and creeks start to freeze, bald eagles will be flocking to areas with open water.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
White Christmas In IL? Long-Range Outlook Released By Weather Service
With Christmas Day now in the long-range weather outlook, does a white Christmas look likely?
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Chili's Location Permanently Closed
The restaurant, at 14025 S. Bell Road, has not given a reason for the closure.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Junior Cast In All-State Theater Production
Julia Macari will be one of only eight lead roles in the All-State production of "The Prom."
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Family's Holiday Display Features 20,000 Lights
Now in its fourth year, the holiday light display is synced up to music, and the show with music runs from 5 to 10 p.m.
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Lemont|News|
Old Quarry Principal Named Middle School Principal Of Year By IPA
The Illinois Principal Association honored Sweeney with the Middle School Principal of the Year Award for the South Cook region.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Santa Send-Off Returns Dec. 20 To Bolingbrook
Families can gather at Town Center to see Santa off at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Arctic Cold Front With -20 Wind Chills Moves In Wednesday To IL
Snow showers are also expected as the cold front moves into the area Wednesday.
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Lemont|News|
SEASPAR's Holiday Spectacular Hosted At LHS
The Holiday Spectacular is open to the public, and admission is free.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Native Named General Manager Of WNBA Team
Morgan Tuck joined the Connecticut Sun franchise in a front office role in May 2021.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Avoid Holiday Package Theft With Tips From Bolingbrook PD
Follow Bolingbrook PD's theft prevention tips this holiday season.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View Board Member Resigns, Selection Process Begins
The Board declared a vacancy at its Tuesday meeting after Venegas tendered his resignation.
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Lemont|News|
Save The Date For Ice And Lights Festival In Downtown Lemont
Over 20 businesses will sponsor ice sculptures that will be on display around the downtown on Jan. 18.
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