New Lenox|News|
Murder Defendant's Motion to Quash Evidence Denied by Judge
Rodney Julun, of Chicago, is charged with the June 2011 murder of New Lenox Township resident Dwight Jones.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
- New Lenox, IL
Ann C. Piasecki, editor at New Lenox Patch. She is a veteran journalist and communications professional with a background in teaching college writing courses and memoir writing workshops.
Ann has a BS in journalism and an MA in English.
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New Lenox|News|
Will County GOP Women's Club Aims to Encourage Female Candidates
The newly-formed Will County Republican Women's Club is hosting a fundraiser Aug. 14 in Bolingbrook.
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New Lenox|News|
Tools Targeted in a Trio of Thefts on Wintree Lane
New Lenox police are investigating a rash of tool thefts.
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New Lenox|News|
New Lenox District 122 School Supply Lists
There's lots of room for self-expression with Batman notebooks, Dora folders and brightly colored backpacks.
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New Lenox|News|
Gas Prices Soar Past $4 Mark in New Lenox
Experts blaming Midwest refinery problems and say there likely won't be a decrease until after Labor Day.
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New Lenox|News|
Defense Grows Impassioned in Messina Aggravated Battery Case
Judge says she'll take a week to decide on a motion for mistrial with prejudice. Joseph Messina, of New Lenox, is accused of punching Joliet resident Eric Bartels into a coma.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Railroad Improvements Shut Down Cedar Road This Week
As Canadian National works on railroad improvements in New Lenox, part of Cedar Road will be closed this week and Nelson Road will be closed part of next week.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way Central and West Students Attend NASA Program
Stratospheric observations made with telescopic lens.
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New Lenox|News|
Police Blotter: Video Game Thief Caught, Fraud
Con artists bilk residents in two separate occasions.
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New Lenox|News|
Names in the News: Benjamin Stech
Proud American Days festivities get disrupted by a thirsty beer patron.
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New Lenox|News|
Blotter: Woman Chases Teen to Get Back Stolen Purse
Will County Sheriff's Police Blotter, July 16-23
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New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Firefighter's Son Gets Special Needs Met
After a modest request on WishUponAHero.com, a Frankfort family was surprised with twice the money needed to help purchase special educational toys.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Back to School: Reading Review Sessions Available at Lincoln-Way High Schools
Conquer reading problems before school starts.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Marching Warriors Take the Heat to Learn the Show
School starts early for LWWHS Marching Warriors as they practice fresh routines for the 2012 marching season.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
July in Review: Water Bans and More Top Stories
We recap your most-read stories, the editor's favorite stories and other top headlines.
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New Lenox|News|
Crime Map: July 2012 Burglaries and Property Damage
This interactive map shows where all car and home burglaries, as well as property damage incidents, happened in New Lenox during July 2012.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Home Values Dive for Third Year, Says Will County Assessor
There's good news on the horizon. "I think we've seen the worst of it," said Rhonda Novak, Chief Will County Assessment Officer.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Free Back-to-School Haircuts at JCPenney
Kids in kindergarten through 6th grade can get a free haircut at JCPenney during the month of August.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Will County Assessor: Home Values Dive for Third Year
There's good news on the horizon. "I think we've seen the worst of it," said Rhonda Novak, Chief Will County Assessment Officer.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Asset Program Aims to Make Students Better Citizens
The Columbine High School tragedy in 1999 stirred the creation of the Asset Building Program used at high school and elementary schools nationwide.
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