Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Hospital Breaks Ground On 2 New Catheterization Labs
The 15,000-square-foot addition to the hospital campus is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
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- 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|
LTHS Football To Play Oswego In IHSA Class 8A Semifinals
Lockport will play away against Oswego at 5 p.m. on Nov. 22.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rainy Week Ahead For Chicago Area
"After [Monday] morning, we may not see the sun again until late in the week or this weekend," the weather service said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Holiday Market Returns To Romeoville's Winter Wonderland
The Village of Romeoville will host the third annual holiday market during its festival of lights Winter Wonderland on Dec. 5 and Dec. 6.
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Lemont|News|
Next Mex Closing Nov. 22 After 15 Years
"This was not an easy choice, but we are confident that it's the right step for the future," the business said.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Man Sentenced To 120 Years In Attempted Murder Of Romeoville Police Officers
The incident happened in May 2023 during a stolen car investigation in Romeoville.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow Chances, Cold Front Move In After Brief Warmup In Chicago Area
The high for Saturday is 71 degrees, but the area could see a wintry mix by Monday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Girls Volleyball To Play Benet Academy In State Semifinal
The semifinal game will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday at CEFCU Arena in Normal.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Coyote Sightings May Be More Common As Winter Approaches: Preserve
Young males start to seek new turf and food availability declines in late fall, the preserve said.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist, 2 More Commended
Given to high school juniors, more than 1.3 million students took the PSAT/NMSQT in October 2024.
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Lemont|News|
State Rep. La Ha Hosts Holiday Coat Drive
Residents are encouraged to drop off donations between Nov. 10 and Dec. 10 at Rep. La Ha’s district office in Lemont.
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Lemont|News|
Six Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
The student-athletes include seniors Brett Tucker, Judah Heeg, Joey Scott, Nora Miller, Amanda Vileikis and Kenzie Purgatorio.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook High School To Play Fremd In IHSA Football Quarterfinals
Bolingbrook will play at home at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15.
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Lemont|News|
Mabel's Market, The Legacy Ranch Team Up For Holiday Vendor Market
The two-day holiday market kicks off Friday at The Legacy Ranch in Lockport.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East To Play Mt. Carmel In Quarterfinals Of IHSA Football Playoffs
Lincoln-Way East will face Mt. Carmel at 4 p.m. on Nov. 15.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Football To Play Barrington In IHSA Quarterfinals
Lockport will play Barrington at home at 6 p.m. on Nov. 15.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Wetzel’s Pretzels Opens Inside Romeoville Walmart
Wetzel's Pretzels offers snacks and refreshing drinks.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Celebrate The Season With Festive Forest Preserve Programs In Bolingbrook
The first planned event, "Let's Talk Turkey" is Nov. 15 in Bolingbrook.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort’s Midnight Madness Marks 30 Years Of Community Spirit
There will be holiday shopping, exclusive sales, seasonal treats and entertainment.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont’s Class Of 2026 Includes More Than 50 Illinois State Scholars
Illinois State Scholars honorees come from nearly 750 high schools and represent approximately the top 10 percent of the state’s HS seniors.
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