Romeoville, IL|News|
Valley View, JJC Offer Free English Second Language Classes
The classes are for VVSD families.
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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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Summer Heat Returns To IL: Peak Heat Index Values Of 110 Possible
Monday looks to be the hottest day, with heat index values of 110.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Nik & Ivy Brewing Celebrates 4th Anniversary
The business will hold its Makers Market as part of the celebrations on Saturday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Hazardous Waste Recycling Day Planned In Lemont
There will be a hazardous waste recycling day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Metra parking lot.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Bengtson's Farm Fall Fest Opens Sept. 6
Attractions at the farm include pumpkin patch, children's rides, petting zoo, live entertainment, pig racing, corn box, hayrides and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Nonprofit Launches Toiletries, Purse Drive For Women Veteran
A donation box is located at 140 Oak St., in Frankfort.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Plans Annual Senior Breakfast
Attendance is free, but space is limited for the event, which is for those 62 and older living in the Village.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Save The Date For Bolingbrook Fall Fest
The fall fest will have a variety of activities for kids and families, including archery, tricycle races, Bingo, climbing wall and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Selects New Student Board Members
The Board selected Averi Colella and Mia Fontanetta as Student Board members, and Michael Dierkes and Wazeera Shekon as Committee members.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Begins Process For New Strategic Plans
The Village is starting the process for a new multi-year strategic plan and a parks and recreation master plan.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
105-Degree Heat Index, Hot And Humid Weather Returns To Illinois
A warm front will bring peak heat index values of 105 to the Chicago area on Monday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Timberline Knolls Staffer Sexually Assaulted Patient, Lawsuit Alleges
The lawsuit cites numerous other allegations of assaults against patients at the Lemont facility.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opening 50 Illinois Stores: Here's Where
Just can't wait? Some Spirit Halloween stores in Illinois are already open, many more are coming. We've got the full list.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Konow's Corn Maze Fall Fest Opens Sept. 14
Konow's, 16849 S. Cedar Road, in Homer Glen offers corn mazes, farm animals, food vendors, straw playground, corn pits and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Fire District Approves Bond Referendum For November Ballot
The bond referendum is focused on improving emergency response times across town, including relocating and renovating some fire stations.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Second Annual Children's Business Fair Planned In Lockport
The business fair will host 50 young entrepreneurs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 28 inside the Dellwood Park Community Center.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Coming Soon To Bolingbrook
In Bolingbrook, Spirit Halloween will open a location in the former Charming Charlies, at 635 E. Boughton Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Election Judges, Polling Place Technicians Needed For Cook County
Election judges are paid $250, and polling place technicians are paid $400.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Of Education Appoints New Board Member
Candace Gerritsen was approved to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Sandra Chimon Rogers.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Board Approves Prairie Park Playground Improvements
The Village has received a $600,000 grant for the project.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
