Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle Will Seek Second Term
Keith Ogle will seek a second term as mayor in the April 1, 2025 election.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Man Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Underreporting Taxes
The Frankfort businessman underreported $1.47 million on his income tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Food Truck Friday Coming To Heritage Park
Head to Heritage Park on Friday for food trucks and a touch-a-truck event.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Pfeiffer Road Extension Now Open In Frankfort
The project, which began last fall, links U.S. 30 to Colorado Avenue and St. Francis Road.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Early Voting: What To Know
Traditional early voting will begin Oct. 21 at Lemont Township.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant
The Village of Bolingbrook will use its grant for the mini ambulance, which is for efficient emergency response at public events and parks.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Dangerous Swimming, Colder Temps This Week For Chicago Area
The week will have mostly below-average temperatures before warmer conditions return for the end of the week and weekend.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
New Traffic, Street Signs Coming To Renwick Place And Fieldstone
The Village said that starting Aug. 19, Public Works will be replacing traffic and street name signs in Renwick Place and Fieldstone.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Library Receives $50K Grant From State
The grant will "help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming," state officials said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will County Sheriff's Office Announces Labor Day Enforcement Campaign
This high-visibility enforcement initiative will run from Aug. 16 through the early morning hours of Sept. 3, encompassing Labor Day weekend
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Library Receives $60K Grant From State
The grant will "help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming," state officials said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Police Dept. Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant
The grant will be used for an electric bike and a shield radar speed sign.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison In Federal Bribery Case
Alex Nitchoff pleaded guilty earlier this year after conspiring to bribe a county Assessor's Office employee in return for reduced taxes.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms Could Bring Damaging Winds, Hail To Chicago Area
The most likely timing for the severe weather would be between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., according to the weather service.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Save The Date For Romeoville's Halloween Fest
The fest will be held from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 18.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fall Fest Survival Guide: Schedule, Entertainment, Parade
The Frankfort Fall Fest will be Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in downtown Frankfort.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
CITGO Lemont Refinery Acquires Big Run Golf Club
"Big Run will continue operating as a golf course under the current management for the foreseeable future," CITGO said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Surf's Up Closes In Lockport
Although it's closing in Lockport, the business said a new name and location would be revealed soon.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook To Ask Voters About Video Gambling
The advisory question will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Approves Architect Proposal For Animal Control Facility
The proposed facility would be located next to the Bolingbrook Public Works building.
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