Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville HS Junior ROTC Receives Two National Awards
This is the fourth year in a row the RHS USMCJROTC has earned designation as a Distinguished Naval Honor School.
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- Lemont, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day In Bolingbrook Saturday
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, BPD officers will be stationed in the police department lobby to receive residents’ unneeded medication.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Parents Push Special Education Board For Playground Fence
Parents say there have been issues with children running off from the playground at Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
How A La Niña Winter Could Affect Illinois Home Heating Bills
Will we see an increase in this year's heating bills?
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook HS Boys' Soccer Team Advances To Regional Championship
Bolingbrook will play West Aurora on Saturday.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Receives $50K Grant For Interactive STEM Project
The grant will be used to fund an interactive playground at Old Quarry which is a digital screen that students can touch and interact with.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Obituary: Conrad Joseph Urban
Conrad Joseph "Connie" Urban, MD, 88, passed away on Oct. 13, 2024.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Man Elected As A Commander For Coast Guard Auxiliary Division
Colello has served with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary since February 2022.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont’s Drama Club Features Potter-inspired "Puffs" As Fall Play
The production of “Puffs” is set to run in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. nightly from Oct. 31-Nov. 2.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors October 2024 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Maggie Prochaska, junior Natalie Hamersly, sophomore Fallyn Arnold and Sonia Marusarz.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Suspected Human Skull Found In Bolingbrook Preserve: Coroner
Forensic testing will be done by the University of Illinois Department of Anthropology and Forensic Odontology.
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Lemont|News|
Pollyanna Brewing Co. Takes Bronze At Great American Beer Festival
The Lemont brewery took home a bronze medal for its American-Style India Pale Ale — Lexical Gap.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Last Frankfort Country Market Of 2024 Planned Sunday
The market has been held every Sunday since April, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Frankfort.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Boys' Golf Team Places Eighth In State
Also, Joey Scott tied for seventh individually, becoming the program’s first-ever two-time all-state performer.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'It Starts With One': Frankfort Non-Profit Hopes To Stem Violence
"These Streets Are Holy" offers music, mentoring and urban gardening in at-risk communities.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Winter Preparations, Closures Starting At Forest Preserve
The preserve will close its bait shops and boat launches on Nov. 1.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man, 25, Killed In Crash: Coroner
Jacob Nagel was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Friday after a crash in the 500 block of MacGregor Road, the coroner's office said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rain Possible As Warm Temps Continue In Chicago Area
The weather service said 2024 is on pace for near-record warmth.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Save The Date For Romeoville's Tree Lighting
The tree lighting is planned for Dec. 6.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Board Earns Governance Recognition Honor
SD113A was one of 46 Illinois school districts to earn the School Board Governance Recognition.
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