Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Junior High Baseball Takes Third In State
Homer Glen defeated Summit Hill 12-5, taking third place in the tournament, according to IESA.
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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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Orient Cafe In Homer Glen Closing At End Of The Month
Orient Cafe, which serves Chinese food, will close its doors on Oct. 31, the business shared.
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Lemont|News|
Head Out To The Final Two Lemont Farmers Markets Of The Year
The last two events of the season will be Oct. 8 and Oct. 15.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Forest Preserve's Fall Take It Outside Challenge Begins
Each week, new missions will be released that require participants to check in at GPS locations, take photos of flora and fauna, and more.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Trick-Or-Treating Hours For Halloween 2024
Halloween falls on a Thursday this year.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Preliminary Plans For Linden Grove Subdivision Approved
The project is at 215 Linden Drive, at the 3.74-acre site of the former Frankfort United Methodist Church.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Family Slaying: Police Reveal Shocking New Details
Police say the shooter's girlfriend used fake online personas to order the killings, and to send threats to the Romeoville family.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Brewski'z Bar And Grill Takes Over Tilted Kilt Space
Located at 1055 S. Weber Road in Bolingbrook, the new owners took over the space in the summer.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Schools Earn 2024 AP School Honor Roll Designation
Across the district, an average of 54 percent of seniors have taken at least one AP Exam during high school.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Alumni Association Seeking Hall Of Fame Nominations
Nominations should be submitted by Oct. 30.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Resolution Filed To Honor Steve McMichael's Hall Of Fame Induction
State Rep. Nicole La Ha has filed a House Resolution to honor Bears legend Steve McMichael, who lives in Homer Glen.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Dry Weather Continues, Temps Near 80 Return This Week For IL
Monday will be the coolest day of the week.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man Gets 32 Years For Criminal Sexual Assault Of A Child
In addition to the prison term, Moreno Hernandez must register for life as a sexual offender.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Man On Pre-Trial Release Now Detained On New Charges
Alcauter appeared in court on Friday and was charged with one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Haunted Hangar Returns To Clow International Airport
It is $3 per person for the event, and 5 and under are free. Cash only.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Home Uninhabitable After Fire On Thursday: Fire District
The cause of the fire appears to be accidental but is being investigated by the Lockport Fire Investigators, officials said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Northern Lights Possible In IL This Weekend After Massive Solar Flare
Illinois weather conditions look favorable for aurora chasers this weekend.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'Passionate' Operation Playground Foundation Co-Founder Dies
Phil supported the foundation for two decades, serving as its president for 22 years.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Draconid Meteor Shower Peaks Over Illinois, Orionids Cue Up
Illinois skies are expected to be clear during the peak.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Mostly Dry, Warm Weekend Ahead For Chicago Area
An elevated fire weather risk is possible on Sunday.
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