Lemont|News|
Logan Street, Hillview Street Resurfacing Begins
Construction will last through Oct. 18.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Nature Foundation Presents $393K Donation To Forest Preserve
The donation will support several programs and initiatives for the preserve, including at Isle a la Cache in Romeoville.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Dry, Summer-Like Weather Continues Through The Week: IL Weather
"The next mentionable chance, at least 20 percent, of rain is not until maybe the end of next weekend," the weather service said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Fall On Canal Street Market Set For Sept. 29
The market will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 29, and there is a $5 entrance fee for those ages 12 and up.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Park District Hosts Scarecrow Building Contest
You can vote for your favorite scarecrow from Oct. 10 to Oct. 31.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hot, Dry Weather Pattern Continues For IL
The summer warmth, with no chance of widespread rain, will continue through next week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Pollyanna Brewing Company Plans Annual Oktoberfest
This year's event will feature more bus transportation, more food and a full day of live music.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Parlor Doughnuts Location Planned In Bolingbrook
The business is planning a fall 2024 opening in Bolingbrook.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Forest Preserve's Rec Bike Club Plans Fall Rides
After a year hiatus, the bike club has planned six rides this fall.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
'Somebody Somewhere' Advance Screening Planned In Lockport
The public can win tickets to the event by participating in a special “Somewhere in Lockport” raffle, the City said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Plans First Autumn Movie Under The Stars
The free movie event will be held at Heritage Park on Oct. 4.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Road Safety Community Open House Planned In Romeoville
The open house is part of a county plan to make Will County roads safer.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Board Approves Grant Application For Heritage Quarries Project
The plans would include amenity improvements for the Heritage Quarries and I&M Canal Trail.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Family Looks To Replace Holiday Decor, Tools After Garage Fire
Maria Austin told Patch that her mom, Christine, lost generations of holiday decorations and memories, her gardening tools and her car.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Open House Planned In Frankfort To Discuss Multi-Use Path
The open house will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, in the Village board room, 432 W. Nebraska St.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Two Lemont High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seniors Leonardo Rafacz and Nora Thornber were among more than 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Three Lincoln-Way East HS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seniors Garrin Donovan, Caleb Lee and Owen Valerius were among more than 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Three Bolingbrook HS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seniors Brandon Dohmeier, Andrew Molnar and William Nygren were among more than 16,000 semifinalists named nationwide.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Ninth Street Bridge To Be Replaced Starting In Early 2029: IDOT
The high-level bridge, which crosses several waterways, was first constructed in 1971.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Isle A La Cache Presents Contemporary Native American Exhibit
The “Indige-Facts” exhibit runs from Sept. 21, to Dec. 8.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
