Lemont|News|
Lighting Up Lemont Will Continue Through January
Don't worry if you haven't checked out the holiday lights in downtown Lemont yet; you still have plenty of time.
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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Investigating Options After Water Rate Increase
On Dec. 5, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a $110 million rate hike for Illinois American Water.
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Lemont|News|
Holiday Tractor Rides Return To Downtown Lemont
The festive tractor rides will be offered Friday and Saturday evenings in December.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve Hosts December Dash Virtual 5K
The first 100 participants to complete their 5Ks will receive a December Dash long-sleeve shirt to commemorate their participation.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
100 Pretty Purses Wraps Up The Year With Fundraiser
The local branch of 100 Pretty Purses is part of a nationwide initiative which has distributed more than 70,000 purses to women veterans.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
-20 Wind Chills: Cold Temps Return To Chicago Area
"Temperatures will tumble" on Wednesday, bring a sharp cold blast of air.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Plans Fourth Annual ShareFest Giveaway
This event offers free donation giveaways and a drive-thru food distribution for any resident in need.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Save The Date For Bolingbrook's Santa Send-Off
And yes, Santa typically leaves Bolingbrook in a helicopter.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
'Keep The Wreath Red' In Romeoville
Since 1995, the Romeoville Fire Department has placed a wreath with red lights at each fire station, according to the Village.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
White Christmas 2024: An Early Look At Dec. 25 Snow Chances In IL
What are the chances of seeing snow on Christmas Day in Chicago?
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Milder Temperatures This Weekend, 50s Expected On Sunday
The next chance of precipitation is Sunday night, especially for areas southeast of I-55, the weather service said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport VFW Announces Essay Contest Winners
Raed Slim of Plainfield, and a Romeoville High School student, received a first place post award of $300.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Uses Everbridge For Emergency Alert System
Residents can sign up to get alerts for weather, shelter in place, natural disasters, road closures and more.
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Lemont|News|
State Street Resurfacing Project Slated For Fall 2025
The project has an estimated cost of $1 million, and the Village secured 80 percent in federal funding.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Homer Glen, Lockport?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Homer Glen and Lockport that deserve a visit.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Frankfort?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Frankfort that deserve a visit.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Where Are The Best Holiday Lights In Lemont?
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to help you compile a list of lights around Lemont that deserve a visit.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Department Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant
The department received a $76k grant for additional enforcement operations.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Treadfit Lemont Raises Thousands For 4-Year-Old Girl Fighting Cancer
More than 100 Lemont residents, friends and supporters of the Rapacki family participated in six sessions throughout the day on Nov. 23.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
CosMc's Celebrates One Year In Bolingbrook
To celebrate its one-year anniversary in Bolingbrook, guests can stop by to grab free swag and samples while supplies last this weekend.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
