Mokena, IL|News|
4th of July Fireworks: Mokena Firefighter Describes Hazards
Mokena Fire Protection Dist. Lt. Mark Sickles tells residents to avoid shooting off fireworks at home.
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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Looking to Develop Acreage on Route 30
Route 30 construction means more than wider roads for the Village of Frankfort.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Bad Company Arrives in New Lenox Saturday. Are You Ready?
Are you gearing up for the Bad Company concert Saturday night at the Village Commons?
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA
The United States Supreme Court Wednesday declared the Defense of Marriage Act—the ban on federally recognizing same-sex marriage—unconstitutional in states that recognize same-sex marriage.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Village Austerity Program Boosts Budget
A thrifty approach to spending works to put funds into road projects and more, reports the Chicago Tribune.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Relay for Life Gets Help from Chili's
The Relay for Life fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society begins at 6 p.m. July 12 at Lincoln-Way West High School.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Wishing Well NFP Adult Training Center Opens Drop-In Center
A new special needs teen and adult Drop-In Center opens today at Wishing Well NFP, which serves individuals from throughout the Lincoln-Way area.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Mother of DUI Victim Speaks Out at Sentencing Hearing
A former Orland Hills cop, who pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI in connection with a 2010 Interstate 80 near New Lenox, hears from the victim's, the Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Scattered Outages Remain after Storms Blast the Region
Pockets of Frankfort remain without power.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Scattered Outages Remain after Storms Blast the Region
Pockets of Mokena remain without power.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Scattered Outages Remain after Storms Blast the Region
Pockets of New Lenox remain without power.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Blackhawk Fans Cheer Stanley Cup Winners at Stoney Point Grill
Fans gathered to watch the 6th game in the Stanley Cup Series at Mokena's Stoney Point Grill.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Storm Causes Thousands to Lose Power in L-W Communities
4,000-plus in the Lincoln-Way communities go dark after thunderstorms spawn 70 mph gusts.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Toe Stompin' Steps, Clogging is a Dance for All Ages
Clogging is an original American dance form that features the precision of tap dancing and adds plenty of country flare.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm WarningA
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect till 10 p.m. in the Lincoln-Way communities.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Trinity Services 5K Race Raises $10K
More than 225 runners beat a 5K path to raise funds to support Trinity Services
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Supt. Lawrence Wyllie Looks Back on Career, Retires from D210
After 24 years at the helm of Lincoln-Way High School Dist. 210, Supt. Lawrence Wyllie, 74, calls it quits on June 30.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Thunderstorm Warning for Northeast Will County
The National Weather Service warns that thunderstorms could strike the Lincoln-Way communities.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
