Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Motorcyclist In ICU After 9th Street Bridge Crash In Lockport: Cops
A 61-year-old man has been charged with failure to yield, and leaving the scene, police said.
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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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Lemont|News|
Lemont Swears In New Police Officer
Police officer Angelo Bembenek took his oath of office at Monday's Board meeting.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Trick-Or-Treating Hours For Halloween 2024
This year, in Lockport, trick-or-treating hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Escape Room, Indoor Playground Opening This Fall At The Promenade
Indoor playground, Kids Empire, will open in October.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Former Frankfort Trustee Todd Morgan Announces Re-Election Bid
Morgan was first elected as a trustee in 2000, and served 14 years when he was reelected four times.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Summit Hill Band Director Receives State Award
Coughlin, who is in her 44th year of teaching in Summit Hill School District 161, was the first full-time band director hired by D161.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
State Sen. Loughran Cappel Hosts Traveling Office Hours In Romeoville
The event will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Oak Library District Romeoville branch.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
State Sen. Loughran Cappel Hosts Coffee, Conversation In Bolingbrook
The free event will be held Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at Charlie’s Restaurant, located at 130 Clow International Parkway in Bolingbrook.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
'Metal Debris' Causes Several Flat Tires At I-55 South, Near Route 53
Police told Patch that it had received reports at 11:07 a.m. Thursday of at least four cars with flat tires.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen, Lockport Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know
Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
More Rain On The Way, Pleasant Temps For Chicago Area
Temperatures will feature highs in the 70s as we approach the end of September.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Metra Offers Special Saturday Service Along Heritage Corridor Line
The service, dubbed “Rails, Trails and Ales,” is in its fourth year offering three round-trip trains, equipped with Metra’s bike cars.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Council Approves Playground Design Plans
The new playground would be just south of the current Heritage Village.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Eighth Annual 'Pours For Parks' Set For Oct. 19
The 21-and-over fundraiser allows guests to sample craft beer, wine, margaritas and spirits.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Day Of The Immigrant Returns To Bolingbrook On Saturday
SSIP’s event brings together immigrant and non-immigrant neighbors primarily from Will and DuPage counties.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Public Hearing Planned To Discuss I-55, Airport Road Improvements
A public hearing about the project will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Ovation Center, 349 S. Weber Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Scooter's Coffee Plans Move Forward In Lockport
The new business will be at lot 4 of Lockport Plaza, which is northeast of Ninth and Seventh.
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