New Lenox|News|
WWII Vets Sought for Free Honor Flight: Operation Locate a Hero
Regional Honor Flight Teams are being formed in the Lincoln-Way communities.
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|
New Lenox Mayor to Take Gas 'Gouging' Matter to Attorney General
Last week's gas boycott in New Lenox brought prices below Mokena and Frankfort, but MayorTim Baldermann isn't satisfied.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Grace Fellowship Church Features Redemption Stories: Steve Evans
Grace Fellowship Church in Mokena is featuring redemption stories of the rich and famous and what brought them to Christ.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
13-year-old Frankfort Girl Missing: Police Dog Lost Scent (UPDATE)
A 13-year-old Frankfort girl has gone missing.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Parade to Celebrate Griffins Girls Track Team: 3A State Champs
Lincoln-Way East Griffins Girls track team is 3A State Champs.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Parade for Knights Girls Water Polo Champs
The Lincoln-Way Central High School Girls Water Polo team brought home their first-ever trophy from State. The Knights ranked No. 2 at IHSA Water Polo games May 18 in Lincolnshire.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Top Headlines: Gas Boycott, Newsweek says LWHS D210 Among Best
The top headlines in New Lenox Patch this week worked to both spark the ire of the community and draw it together to celebrate good news about the high schools.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Top Headlines: Former Fire Chief Del Yunker Dies, LWHS D210 Among Best
The top headlines in Mokena Patch this week featured the loss of a beloved community member and the good news about LWHS 2210.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Top Headlines: Frankfort Doc Accused of Insurance Fraud, LWHS D210 Among Best
The top headlines in Frankfort Patch this week involved a criminal indictment and celebrated good news about LWHS D210.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Griffins Girls Track Star Makes Historic 1st for Fastest Time
Aaliyah Brown from Lincoln-Way East High School has won five state titles and 11 medals, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty to Fiery Crash in New Lenox
An ex-Orland Hills cop pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI in connection with a 2010 crash on Interstate 80 near New Lenox, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Despite Call for Boycott, Gas Prices in New Lenox Are Going Up
The Speedway on Route 30 just west of Cedar Road raised the price per gallon of regular to $4.25 today.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
14 Schools Compete in Sectional Track Meet: HCMS Fared Well
The Middle School 8 Sectional Meet was help May 11 in Watseka.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Local Business Coach Publishes Book, Advises 'Repattern Your Trajectory'
Reneé Perry, owner of New Lenox's Reneé Perry Small Business Coaching, is signing her new book, "It Is All About You," from 6-9 p.m. today at Smokey Barque Restaurant in Frankfort. She'll be on WJOL radio on May 16.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Southwest Suburban Grad and Service Dog Both Don Cap and Gown
Orland Park's Bridget Evans and her service dog Hero make a splash across the Internet.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Gas Stations Charge 12 cents more per gallon than Surrounding Towns
The gas stations in New Lenox are in lock step when it comes to price per gallon of gas.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Trustees Sworn In; Village Board Approves Recapture for Silver Cross
The Village Board approved a recapture agreement to pay back Silver Cross Hospital for funding the total cost of south approach intersection improvements at the Route 6 entrance.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Former Mokena Fire Protection District Chief Del Yunker dies
Delbert C. Yunker, 72, died peacefully at his home May 13. He was Fire Chief for 12 years, a member of the Mokena Chamber of Commerce and the Mokena Lions Club.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Police Board Wants Frightened Victim to Testify against Cop
Frankfort's Fire and Police Commission wants the alleged victim of Frankfort cop Donald Walsh to testify before a disciplinary hearing, reports the Sun-Times Media.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena's Outgoing Mayor Bids Farewell
Joe Werner, the former mayor of Mokena, bid farewell at the Monday Village Board meeting, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
