New Lenox|News|
Relay for Life Stirred Some to Dance Over Their Survival
A total of 30 teams and nearly 300 participants came out for the New Lenox Relay for Life Event July 12-13 at Lincoln-Way West High School.
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|
Killer 'Led By His Nose' Into Prison: Court Supervision
A Chicago man was sentenced to 68 years in prison for a Plainfield murder. Read about it and more on this week's Court Supervision.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Killer 'Led By His Nose' Into Prison: Court Supervision
A Chicago man was sentenced to 68 years in prison for a Plainfield murder. Read about it and more on this week's Court Supervision.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Killer 'Led By His Nose' Into Prison: Court Supervision
A Chicago man was sentenced to 68 years in prison for a Plainfield murder. Read about it and more on this week's Court Supervision.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Polite Nude Stranger Drops By for a Visit: Weird Crimes
Maid grabs laced brownie by mistake • Blackhawks fan celebrates Stanley Cup win with DUI • Grenade left in yard draws bomb squad ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Polite Nude Stranger Drops By for a Visit: Weird Crimes
Maid grabs laced brownie by mistake • Blackhawks fan celebrates Stanley Cup win with DUI • Grenade left in yard draws bomb squad ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Polite Nude Stranger Drops By for a Visit: Weird Crimes
Maid grabs laced brownie by mistake • Blackhawks fan celebrates Stanley Cup win with DUI • Grenade left in yard draws bomb squad ... This week's roundup of weird crime news in the Southland.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Local Lawmakers Reveal Their Views on Conceal and Carry Bill
The Illinois General Assembly voted to override Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of the conceal and carry bill. See how lawmakers serving the Lincoln-Way communities voted.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Nathan Kackert, 3, Left a Mark in the World; Grandfather Shares Thoughts on Loss
Don Kackert, Homer Glen, speaks out about the tragic loss of his grandson in a July 7 drowning accident in Homer Glen.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Get Tickets for the 26th Annual Mokena Lions Club Firecracker Dance
The 26th annual Mokena Lions Club Firecracker Dance is Saturday. Get your tickets at local businesses.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Blackhawks' Rozsival in Frankfort to Sign Autographs
SidsGraphs is hosting an autograph signing session with the Blackhawks' Michal Rozsival on Friday at 11 S. White St. in Frankfort.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Sinkhole Opens Up, Woman Injured
The ground gave way and took Tina Sanchez with it, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Step Up for Relay for Life Friday at L-W West
New Lenox's 2013 Relay for Life event features 30 teams and 267 participants.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Village Board Expresses Gratitude to Departing Trustee
After almost 20-plus years of serving the Village of Frankfort as a trustee, planning commissioner and community volunteer, Kevin Egan was recognized with a proclamation.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Funeral Services for Drowning Victim, 3-Year-Old Nathan Kackert
Nathan M. Kackert, 3, of Colorado Springs, CO., died July 7, while the family was visiting relatives.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Residents Save Money; No More Car Stickers
The Mokena Village Board announced the end of license plate stickers and reminded villagers of watering regulations.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Ex-Orland Hills Cop Gets 6 years for Fatal DUI Crash
A 20-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash near New Lenox when his car was struck in 2010 by a pickup truck driven by Robert C. Caputo.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
General Assembly Overrides Veto, Legalizing Concealed Carry in Illinois
Illinois became the last state to legalize the private, licensed carry of concealed firearms on Tuesday, with the General Assembly overriding Gov. Pat Quinn's veto before a court-ordered deadline.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
