New Lenox|News|
Woman Arrested After Disturbance, Police Charge Her with Aggravated Battery
New Lenox police arrested a 21-year-old Joliet woman and charged her with aggravated battery.
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|
L-W Central Plant Sale Features Student-Grown Flowers and Veggies
L-W Central is hosting a spring plant workshop and sale.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Drug Court Grad from Frankfort Describes the Journey to Kick the Habit
Michelle DeFrank, 30, Frankfort, was arrested for robbing a liquor store in 2010 in New Lenox. That's best thing that could have happened to her.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Voice of 1967 Tornado: Residents of the Chicago Metro Area Will Never Forget
While residents of the Lincoln-Way communities reflect on recent floods, we also know that it could have been far worse. On April 21, 1967, an F4 tornado touched down in Oak Lawn.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Top Headlines: Firefighters Raise Funds for Burn Camp, Walker School on Lockdown
Check out the top headlines in Frankfort Patch this week.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Top Headlines: Arrest in Child Porn Case, Marijuana Operation Busted
Check out the top two headlines in New Lenox Patch this week.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Top Headlines: LWASE D843 Marches for Peace, Cigarette Trafficking
Check out the top two headlines in Mokena Patch this week.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Bentley School Fine Arts Night
Bentley School Fine Arts Night featured everything from music to martial arts demonstrations.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Family Hopes to Draw Attention to 14-year-old's Painful Disease
The Collins Family is hoping to secure a spot on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to draw attention to Batten Disease and generate research dollars. The disease has robbed 14-year-old Becca of a normal teen-age life, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
LWHS D210 Gives Community Leaders a Taste of Today's School
American Education Week was celebrated with 40 business, community and civic leaders from the Lincoln-Way communities. After a lunch prepared by the students, the visitors glimpsed what it's like to be in today's classroom.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Marathon Bombing Sends Shockwaves Across Country
Across Patch's network of 900 sites, people felt the effect of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Marathon runners from the Lincoln-Way communities returned home safely.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Chamber Welcomes Merchant Solutions
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held April 18 for Merchant Solutions
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
More Rain Expected Friday in Lincoln-Way Communities
Flash flooding forced road closures and some traffic light difficulties.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
LWASE D843 Students Join Umbrellas for Peace Project
About 40 students and teachers from Pioneer Grove Educational Center in Frankfort opened their self-decorated umbrellas and marched for peace Wednesday along Willow Avenue.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Firefighters Working to Raise Funds for Burn Camp and More
Frankfort Firefighters have teamed up with Charity Studio to raise funds for Burn Camp, the Autism Society of America, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and more.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
L-W East Athletic Boosters Spring Fundraiser
The deadline for the Lincoln-Way East Athletic Boosters spring fundraiser is today.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way West Spring Musical, "Seussical"
Lincoln-Way West to present "Seussical" the musical. Performances are April 18-20 in the school's Performing Arts Center.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Honors Retiring Public Works Director Craig Heim
Public Works Director Craig Heim retires after 37 years for the Village of Mokena.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Arbor Day and Earth Day Celebrated Together in Frankfort
In Frankfort, Arbor Day and Earth Day mean coming together to spruce up the village.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Library Welcomes Teen Advice and Participation
The 3-year-old teen advisory board at Frankfort Library offers tips and volunteers time.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
