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.
Daniel Powers, a 1st-grader at Haines School in New Lenox, got an amazing surprise. His dad, Keith Powers, arrived home from Kuwait today. The National Guardsman has been overseas for 9 months.
Illinois State Police reports a jack-knifed semi on Interstate 80 at Route 30.
The Frankfort Village Board completed committee appointments for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
It's a "soft opening" for New Lenox's newest restaurant, said Millie Garcia, part-owner of Floyd's Alehouse.
A barn in Manhattan Township went up like a tinder box.
Frankfort's Village Hall had a much younger crowd working the administration on Student Government Day.
Residents of Mokena came out April 27 to spruce up the town.
Floats, flags, marching bands, Scouts, politicians, fire trucks and more—the Loyalty Day Parade is Sunday.
Football standout, Patrick Ward, a 2009 graduate of Providence Catholic High School signed on to play with the Miami Dolphins.
Football standout, Patrick Ward, a 2009 graduate of Providence Catholic High School signed on to play with the Miami Dolphins.
The Frankfort Chamber of Commerce is right on schedule with plans for the 2013 Fall Festival.
The Village invites residents to a Route 30 Corridor Plan meeting to review a draft plan and gather input.
Orland Park Police thanked the community for help in spreading word that a 42-year-old Naperville women was reported missing over the weekend.
Dan Giordano, 23, of Frankfort, signed as a free agent with the Cardinals on Saturday, his mom announced. Giordano was defensive standout for the Griffins before going on to play at the University of Cincinnati.
A car went in the pond at Lincoln-Way Central High April 26. Divers fished it out April 27.
Homewood Firefighters are working a blaze on Hedgerow Lane.
The top two headlines in New Lenox Patch this week put a spotlight on a house fire and featured action taken at the New Lenox School Dist. 122 Board of Education.
The top two headlines in Frankfort Patch this week spotlighted Lincoln-Way East High School for achievement and responded to Defense Dept. training exercises.
One man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate-355 at Boughton Road.
Homer Township Firefighters doused a truck fire at Beary Landscaping on 159th Street.
