Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Girls Volleyball Advances To Sectionals
Lincoln-Way East will face Marist in the first round of sectional competition on Nov. 5.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
4 Inches Of Rain, 40 MPH Winds Possible Monday Night In Illinois
A rainy, windy start to the week is expected before weather dries out Wednesday through Friday.
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Lemont|News|
Save The Date For Lemont's Hometown Holiday
The holidays are coming; save the date for the annual tree lighting on Dec. 7.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Girls Volleyball Advances To First Round Of Sectionals
LTHS will face Lincoln-Way West in the first round of sectional competition on Nov. 5.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont HS Girls Volleyball Advances To First Round Of Sectionals
Head Coach Chris Zogata's team will now play Kaneland in the first round of sectionals on Tuesday.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Plans Annual Veterans Day Service
In addition to the ceremony, the Village and the Romeoville Veterans Commission will hold a complimentary veterans breakfast.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
How Long Will IL’s Warm Fall Last? See The November Outlook
The forecast for the first half of November shows temperatures exceeding the average for this time of year.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Five Star Parks Debuts Scene75 Renovations, New Attractions
The renovation, which began early this year, includes a brand new, 15,000-square-foot, Slide Zone entertainment complex.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Santa Arrives To Bolingbrook Bass Pro Shops On Saturday
Free photos with Santa will begin on Nov. 3.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Village Trustee Daniel Rossi Announces Run For Re-Election
Rossi has been on the board since 2021 and is seeking as second term.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
50 MPH Wind Gusts Could Impact Trick-Or-Treating In Illinois
Bundle up, and tie down those Halloween decorations!
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Holiday Magic In Motion Set For Nov. 16 At The Promenade Bolingbrook
The free celebration features a visit with Santa, face painters and interactive Holiday Magic In Motion displays.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont HS Boys Soccer Advances To Sectional Championship
Lemont will play in the sectional championship game on Saturday.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Boys' Soccer Advances To Sectional Championship
Lincoln-Way East will play Lockport on Saturday in the sectional championship game.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
The Lockport Theatre Porter Players Presents 'Clue: On Stage'
The Porter Players will perform nightly at 7 p.m. from Oct. 31-Nov. 2, as well as one matinée performance at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Boys' Soccer Team Advances To Sectional Championship
Lockport will play Lincoln-Way East in the sectional championship game on Saturday.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Nautical Bowls Set To Open In Downtown Frankfort
Nautical Bowls features açaí bowls that are gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, plant-based, and all-natural.
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Lemont|News|
Old Quarry Middle School Earns Exemplary Rating On ISBE Report Card
Old Quarry ranked in the top 3.2 percent of all elementary and middle schools, the district said.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont’s Class Of 2025 Includes More Than 60 Illinois State Scholars
The 62 honorees from Lemont’s Class of 2025 match the Class of 2019 for the third-highest single-year total in school history, LHS said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Lanes Closed On I-55 Due To Jackknifed Semi-Truck: Police
The truck hit the concrete median on I-55 northbound, just south of I-355, police said.
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