Across Illinois, IL|News|
Thanksgiving Forecast In IL: Will Storms Disrupt Travel, Delay Flights
Will weather impact your travel plans for Thanksgiving Day? Here's the outlook in Illinois.
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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Lemont|News|
5 Lemont Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
5 Homer Glen, Lockport Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
5 Frankfort Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer For The Holidays, Gnomer Glen Planned At Heritage Park
The festive fun will kick off on Dec. 7, with the official lighting ceremony from 4 to 7 p.m.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Village President, Trustee Candidates: April 2025 Election
In April, Frankfort residents will vote for Village President, three Trustees and Village Clerk.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont HS Music Department Set For Upcoming Holiday Concerts
Two concerts will be held, one on Dec. 5 and one on Dec. 11.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
4 Inches Of Snow Possible As Winter Weather Advisory Hits Chicago Area
Snowfall rates could approach an inch per hour for a few hours on Thursday morning.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
5 Bolingbrook Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Of Education Candidates: April 2025 Election
11 people have filed to run for four open 4-year terms on the Lockport Township High School Board of Education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Girls Volleyball Takes Third At IHSA Class 4A State Finals
Lockport faced Huntley in the third-place match, and won 25-12, 25-21.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Football Advances To State Semifinals
The team will play Loyola Academy on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Lincoln-Way East.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors November 2024 Students Of The Month
The honorees included junior Mirella Miazga, sophomore Alex Brown and freshman Claire Podrebarac.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
1st Snowfall Of The Season: When It Starts, How Much Is Expected
Rates up to 1 inch of snow per hour are possible on Thursday morning.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Christkindl Weekend Planned In Downtown Frankfort
The festive weekend will be held from noon to 6 p.m. on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
5 Romeoville Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
LHS Earns 'Exemplary' Designation On ISBE School Report Card
Lemont High School's Class of 2025 ranked among the top 5 percent of public high schools in the state in Mathematics proficiency.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Apartment Fire Reported Early Tuesday In Romeoville: Fire District
The cause of the fire appears to be accidental and is being investigated by the Lockport Fire Investigators.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Inducts New National Honor Society Members
239 juniors and 33 seniors, met the criteria set forth by NHS of scholarship, service, leadership and character.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport DMV To Close Permanently
The Lockport location will close on Nov. 25.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
