Romeoville, IL|News|
Shooting Reported In Romeoville, No One Injured: Village
The Romeoville Police Department is investigating the shooting incident that happened on Kenilworth Drive at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Boil Order Continues For Several Homer Glen Subdivisions
Bottled water will be available Thursday at Village Hall for residents who are under the boil order.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Approves $74K Emergency Purchase For Traffic Equipment
The traffic cabinet and equipment was damaged during July storms when a high-tension line made contact with it.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Resident Publishes Third Children's Book
Deliberto's latest story follows a dinosaur named Stanley, who usually loves to play dino games, but is just too tired to play today.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Fire Destroys Garage In Unincorporated Lockport Twp: Fire District
The garage and its contents, including the owner’s vehicle, were all destroyed in the fire, the fire district said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Set For September 15
The 18th induction class will be Linda (Kacinskas) Anifer ‘91, Becky (Cortesi) Caruso ‘93, Clayton Fejedelem ‘11, and Shawn “PJ” Pipes ‘17.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Third Annual Taste Of Lockport Set For Sept. 21
The family-friendly event will be held in historic downtown Lockport on Hamilton Street in front of City Hall from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Naperville Drive Construction Begins Sept. 3 In Romeoville
Naperville Drive, from Dalhart/Schmidt to Pine Trail, will be reconstructed.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Boil Order Issued For Several Homer Glen Subdivisions
It is not known when the boil order will be lifted.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms, Damaging Winds, Hail Could Hit IL During Extreme Heat
The Chicago area also remains under an excessive heat warning through 10 p.m. Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Scooter's Coffee Now Open In Bolingbrook
The coffee shop, which is drive-thru only, opened recently at 549 E. Boughton Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Summit Hill Golfer Hits Hole-In-One
Bonovich, who is 13, has been playing golf for two and a half years.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Military History Weekend Coming To Dellwood Park
This annual event features encampments and battles from the Civil War, World War I, World War II and Vietnam.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Extreme Heat: Garbage Pick-Up An Hour Earlier
Due to the extreme heat, the Village said that Flood Brothers will begin their waste service an hour earlier than usual.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Cooling Centers Available In Lemont As Dangerous Heat Expected
The hottest air of the summer is expected, and Lemont is under an excessive heat warning through Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Cooling Centers Open In Lockport As Dangerous Heat Expected
The Lockport Police Department is also open 24/7 as a cooling center, if needed.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Self-Storage Facility Open Now In Bolingbrook
The new facility offers 816 climate-controlled units off of Boughton Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Stage Change Now Planned Tuesday At I-55, Joliet Road
To facilitate the stage change, starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday, lane closures are scheduled to take place on inbound I-55 at Joliet Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Seventh Annual Chalk It Up Planned In Homer Glen
The contest will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at Heritage Park, and is open to all ages.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hottest Air Of The Summer For IL: 115 Peak Heat Index Values Possible
Excessive heat warnings and watches are in effect as the dangerous heat is expected for the Chicago area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
