Frankfort, IL|News|
Top Headlines: Man Killed by Metra Train, Brush Fire Spreads on Farm
Take a look at the Week in Review—March 30-April 6.
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|
Hiring Open House Today at Dancing Marlin's Restaurant in Frankfort
This employer is courting you. Stop by between noon and 4 p.m. at Dancing Marlin's, a soon-to-open restaurant in Frankfort.
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Mokena, IL|News|
The Body of Missing Crestwood Man Found in Palos Heights Lake
James Sylvester, 21, has been missing since last week. Rescue crews found him, along with a Honda Civiic, according to the Cook County Sheriff's office. New Lenox dive teams joined in the search.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Francisan Health Care Opens Express Clinic on LaGrange Rd.
Franciscan St. James welcomes residents of Mokena and Frankfort.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
April 4 Brush Fire Kept FFPD on Scene for Hours
Brush fire season comes in like lion in Frankfort.
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New Lenox|News|
Dwyane Wade Elite Camp is Sponsored by the Village of New Lenox
NBA Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade is coming to New Lenox to teach kids the fundamentals of basketball.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Family Needs Your Help to Win Wheelchair Accessible Van
Help make Bella Brya a Local Hero. Vote for Isabella Brya at Mobility Awareness Month.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Bear Home Improvement Bustling with Custom Orders
Mokena's Bear Home Improvement specializes in custom windows, siding and bathroom upgrades.
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New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Library Election 2013: Mary Susan Zekich
Mary Susan Zekich is running for a 6-year term on the New Lenox Public Library District Board.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Township Trustee Candidacy is a Family Affair
Two Candidates in two Will County townships make trustee candidacy a family affair.
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New Lenox|News|
Election 2013: Christopher Kosel
Christopher Kosel is running for the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education.
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New Lenox|News|
Election 2013: Dee Molinare
Dee Molinare is running for the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education.
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New Lenox|News|
Election 2013: Arvid Johnson
Arvid Johnson is running for the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education.
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New Lenox|News|
Obit: Lester P. Farrelly Jr., 25, Killed by Metra Train
Mr. Lester P. Farrelly Jr., 25, died suddenly April 1 of multilple injuries sustained when he was struck by an eastbound Metra Train about 5:45 a.m. April 1 in New Lenox.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
2013 Election: Lincoln-Way High School District 210
The race for Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board of Education is uncontested. Three incumbents are running to fill three seats.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Change at the Helm for Frankfort Township Republicans
Cory Singer replaces Ed Ronkowski as the chairperson for the Frankfort Township Republicans.
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New Lenox|News|
Mokena Man Jailed for 'April Fools' Crime in New Lenox
Will County Forest Preserve Police arrest a Mokena man for allegedly fondling a New Lenox woman on Old Plank Trail, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
NLSD122 Member Miller Files Federal Lawsuit Against Broderick
New Lenox School District 122 board member Kathy Miller filed a federal lawsuit against fellow board member Maureen Broderick, accusing her of violating her 1st and 14th amendment rights.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Election 2013: Mary Louise Knoerzer
Knoerzer is running for Frankfort Township Clerk.
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New Lenox|News|
Pedestrian Killed by Metra Train Was New Lenox Man, 25
Lester P. Farrelly, Jr., died of multiple injuries from being struck by a train, according to the Will County Coroner's office.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff