Romeoville, IL|News|
31st Annual Harvest Saturday Food Drive Planned Nov. 23
The annual event is sponsored by St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, United Presbyterian Church and The Rock Church in Romeoville.
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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Chamber's Annual Midnight Madness Returns Dec. 13
From 6 p.m. until midnight on Dec. 13, participating shops will stay open late, offering exclusive discounts, promotions and giveaways.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Football Advances To Quarterfinals
Now, the team will play Stevenson at 7 p.m. on Friday at Lincoln-Way East.
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Lemont|News|
Car Hit After Turning Onto Train Tracks: Lemont Police
The incident happened at 8:30 p.m. Saturday on the tracks at Lemont and Main streets, police said.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont HS Boys Soccer Takes Fourth In Class 2A State Tournament
In the third-place game, Lemont lost to Crystal Lake's Prairie Ridge, 1-0.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rain Expected Wednesday, Temps In The 50s For Chicago Area
Monday will be windy with gusts as high as 25 mph, and temperatures will fall after a cold front in the afternoon, the weather service said.
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Lemont|News|
Old Quarry Honors Over 50 Students At 1st Warrior Champions Breakfast
Parents, students, and staff gathered to celebrate over 50 students on Friday for the inaugural event.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Girls Volleyball Heads To Super-Sectional
Lockport will now face Downers Grove South in the super-sectional on Nov. 11.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Two Valley View Runners Head To Cross-Country State Finals
Romeoville senior Sophia Flowers will compete in the girls finals; and Bolingbrook junior Isaac Stowers will compete in the boys finals.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hello Shawarma Coming To Bolingbrook
The new business will be located at the former Fill-A-Pita space, at 282 S. Weber Road.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Sunny Start To Weekend, Before Rain On Saturday Night In Illinois
"Tranquil conditions" are expected on Friday and Saturday, before rain in the evening.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Lighting Of The Green Set For Dec. 5
The event is free and open to the public.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Longtime Frankfort Teacher Dies At 70
Visitation will be held Nov. 9 beginning at 9:30 a.m. until the time of Service at 11:30 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Objections Filed Against 15 Candidates In Homer Glen Primary
Seventeen candidates have filed to run for 3 Homer Glen Village Trustee positions. The electoral board will address the objections Friday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Board Approves RomeoFest 3-Year Carnival Contract
The 2025 RomeoFest is set for Aug. 7-Aug. 10; the 2026 fest is set for Aug. 6-Aug. 9, and the 2027 fest is set for Aug. 5-Aug. 8.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
OPA! Modern Cuisine Closes Frankfort Location
The restaurant closed on Oct. 30 and its staff relocated to the Orland Park location.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Illinois State Museum Hosts ‘Here, There’ Exhibit At Lockport Gallery
The exhibition will be on display at the Gallery until Feb. 22.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont HS Girls Volleyball Team Headed To Sectional Championship
Lemont will play St. Laurence in the sectional championship match at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Girls Volleyball Advances To Sectional Championship
LTHS will face Oswego in the sectional championship at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
When Will Chicago Area See First Snow Of The Season?
The typical first date of measurable snow is quickly approaching on Nov. 18.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
