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.
The Illlinois Department of Transportation begins bridge inspection on April 30. Expect daily lane closures at the Interstate 80 bridge over the Des Plaines River in Joliet.
Homer Fire Protection District is working to douse a barn fire on 159th Street just west of Cedar Road.
A memorial service for Mr. Breidert and wife Fran, who passed away six years ago, is planned in at St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
New Lenox School District 122 5th graders perform three pieces.
The Village of Frankfort held a administrative hearing for two retail outlets that got selling tobacco to minors.
Susan Krautstrunk resigned her position as director of business and transportation effective June 30.
The Lincolnway Special Recreation Assoication Walk n 'Roll-a-Thon benefit to maintain the multi-sports field for individuals with disabilities is April 28 in Manhattan.
Tinley Park's closed mental health center was the site of urban warfare training Wednesday night. The exercises, which included small, controlled explosions and low-flying helicopter drills, were heard throughout the Lincoln-Way communities.
A New Lenox family was forced out of their home when fire broke out about 9:40 p.m. Wednesday on Reagan Road.
Retired Will County Sheriff's Office deputy announced his candidacy for Will County Sheriff in the March 2014 primary. Deputy Chief Paul Kaupas, of New Lenox Township, is planning a formal announcement to run later this month.
A group of 3-year-olds got into the act by digging up dirt with mini shovels April 23 at Main Park, Sun-Times Media reports.
Mayor Tim Baldermann reports that tickets are expected to be sold out by noon April 23.
In the aftermath of the April 17-18 rain and flash floods, Gov. Pat Quinn declared Will County a disaster area. Lincoln-Way municipal officials are available for questions.
Cole Porter's classic "Anything Goes" opens April 25 at Lincoln-Way Central Fine Arts Center.
Village of Frankfort wins Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Foundation.
The Village Board learns that electrical aggregation saved the average single-family home owner more than anticipated.
Charles Vitton, Mokena School District 159 assistant supt. of curriculum, resigns to join outgoing Supt. Steve Stein in Peotone.
New Lenox residents are welcomed to free flood clean-up kits. They're available at the New Lenox Police Department.
Member Debbie Kedzior gets hot over "No" votes by Members Broderick and Smith when it comes to paying legal obligations associated with January's challenge to re-elected Member Kathy Miller.
It's National Mobility Awareness Month, and 7-year-old Bella Brya is our Local Hero. She needs your support.