Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Central Campus 'On Track' To Open Aug. 19
In a video update on Tuesday, McBride said 29 different classrooms and three hallways had the "legacy plaster" removed and rebuilt.
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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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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pleasant, Sunny Days Expected Through The Weekend: IL Weather
Thursday will have a high of 78, Friday a high of 81, Saturday a high of 83, and Sunday a high of 83.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Los Comales Opening Soon In Bolingbrook
There is no specific opening date yet for the new restaurant, which will be located at the former Fill-A-Pita, at 282 S. Weber Road.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
$1 Million Water Tank Painting Project Approved In Frankfort
The interior and exterior of the water storage tank at 8847 W. Lincoln Highway will be repainted.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Traffic Signal Cabinet Struck By Lightning During Storms
The Village said Wednesday that work continues on the traffic signal cabinet, and the traffic light is still out at Weber near McDonald's.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Alum Will Play For U.S. Men's Soccer Team In Olympic Games
Djordje Mihailovic, 25, currently plays as a midfielder for the Colorado Rapids.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
11 Tornadoes In IL From Monday Storms, Count Still Likely To Rise: NWS
A derecho caused widespread damage in the Chicago area, and thousands are still without power.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Tornado Confirmed In Lockport From Monday Night Storms
The weather service said the tornado was on the ground from 9:21 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, and is rated an EF-0.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Tornado Confirmed In Frankfort From Monday Night Storms
The weather service has rated the tornado an EF-2.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Wiggly Field Dog Park Opening Aug. 12
The 7-acre dog park, at 400 W. Romeo Road, includes two fenced areas, one for small dogs and one for large dogs.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport, Homer Glen Storm Clean-Up: Hundreds Still Without Power
897 are without power in Lockport, and 612 customers have no power in Homer Glen as of noon Tuesday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
5 Tornadoes Confirmed So Far In Chicago Area
The weather service said there are 29 different paths of potential damage that its teams are investigating.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Storm Clean-Up: Hundreds Still Without Power
The Village also notified residents that Sauk Trail is closed from 80th Avenue to 88th Avenue due to downed wires.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
State Sen. Loughran Cappel Hosts Traveling Office Hours In Bolingbrook
The event will be held on Thursday, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library District.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Georgia Woman Faces Murder Charge After Bolingbrook Fatal Shooting
The charges stem from a May 16 incident on Preston Drive in Bolingbrook.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Marriott TownePlace Suites Construction Continues
The project should be finished in mid-2025.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Student Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
This year, 149 colleges and universities sponsored 3,700 Merit Scholarship awards.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Student Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
This year, 149 colleges and universities sponsored 3,700 Merit Scholarship awards.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Student Awarded College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship
This year, 149 colleges and universities sponsored 3,700 Merit Scholarship awards.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Back To School: Summit Hill District 161 School Year 2024-25
Take a look at dates to know for the 2024-25 school year.
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