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Joliet Catholic Asst. Principal Named To D122 School Board
Bill Pender beat out seven other candidates to replace Sue Gillooley on the New Lenox school board.
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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Teachers Dominate List of D122 Board Candidates
The New Lenox school board interviewed candidates to replace Sue Gillooley on Wednesday after she resigned last month following stalking accusations. Key issues discussed were fiscal responsibility and quality education.
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Water Conservation Gurus Urge Alternative Practices
With watering restrictions in place locally as a way to ensure a healthy supply during emergencies, here's some ways you can conserve water.
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New Lenox Village Website To Get A Facelift
What kind of tools and features would you like to see and a new-look newlenox.net?
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Rain Barrels Water Down Utility Bills
Save some green and keep your lawn green during the heat wave by saving rain water.
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Police Blotter: $5K in Boating Equipment Stolen
Also, a car burglary and damage to a pool. New Lenox police reports, July 6-8.
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UPDATE: Police Seeking Men Who Attacked Teens on Trail
Two 15-year-old New Lenox girls were beaten on the Old Plank Trail late last month. The Will County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the incident.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
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Village Board Debates Stop Sign on Pine Street
Would a stop sign ease traffic to St. Jude, or cause backups for residents? Also, the board adds an extra monthly meeting and approves a special use permit for a new driving school.
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St. Jude Remembers 'Kindhearted, Selfless' Lucy Prunty, 14
Lucy Prunty, of New Lenox, died June 29 of cancer. She was 14. Friends and family members gathered for the funeral mass at St. Jude on Friday.
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Meet the Guest Editor of New Lenox Patch
New Lenox resident Ann Piasecki will keep a watch on the New Lenox Patch site until further notice.
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St. Jude Church Members to Protest Obamacare, Contraceptive Coverage
Members of the church will protest in New Lenox on Sunday, specifically opposing a requirement to cover contraceptives.
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VIDEO: Community Sends Holiday Wishes to the Troops
Resident Ann Piasecki reflects on her day helping families send holiday messages to their loved ones who are in the military. Two business owners recorded videos for area families, and you can see those videos here on Patch.
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Chris McCabe Insurance Has Deep Community Roots
A Providence Catholic High School alumna, Chris McCabe, owner of the New Lenox-based Chris McCabe Insurance Co., knows the ins and outs of the community.
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At Hickey Memorial, Residents Turn to 'Family' in Time of Loss
Because the Hickey's live and work in the New Lenox community, people find it comforting to come there. They're not just coming to a business. They're coming to a family that they know.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
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A Motherly Approach to Grooming at All 4 Paws
The owner of All 4 Paws pet grooming in New Lenox says building relationships with the customers and the pets is key to quality service.
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Party People: Local DJ Turns Hobby Into Full-Time Job
Michael Haak, of New Lenox, has been running a DJ service since he was 15. Now he's trying to make it work as a full-time business.
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Artistic Face Painting & Crafts: Mom, Daughter Make Works of Art Under Customers' Noses
Debbie Adler created her face-painting business as a way to employ her daughter, and it has turned into profitable creative endeavor.
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Rollie's Car Care a Motor for the Community
Rollie's pampers its customers in New Lenox with quality and honesty.
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New Car Dealership Adapts to Changing Buyers' Needs
New Lenox Motors opened in town a few months ago, and owner Jerry Joynt says potential buyers often make decisions through online research, not by strolling a lot.
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Laraway Lanes a Place for Love, Tradition and Americana
The New Lenox bowling alley provides fun for kids and families.
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