Frankfort, IL|News|
Contract Language Forces D161 Renewal for Superintendent
The potential for a costly lawsuit plays a significant role in renewing for one year the contract of Summit Hill Dist. 161 Supt. Barb Rains.
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|
Lincoln-Way Central ROTC Drill Team Takes 1st Place
The Lincoln-Way Central High School AFJROTC Drill Team travelled to Dayton, Ohio to compete against 21 teams.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Dog Program to Sniff Out Drugs & Ammo in School, D122 Calls it Proactive
NLSD122 plans to bring in a dog to sniff out drugs, firearms and ammunition as a safety measure.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
D161 Board Renews Superintendent's Contract, Cuts It by $15K
Summit Hill School District 161 board members renewed Supt. Barb Rains' contract, but they cut her salary by just more than 10 percent.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Girl Scouts Make Blankets for Newborns, Donate to Silver Cross
New Lenox Gil Scout Troop # 359 made blankets to keep newborns warm at Silver Cross Hospital.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Spring Means More Route 30 Construction
The Lincoln-Way communities are gearing up for more lane closures on Route 30
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Intermediate School Principal for a Day
A fourth-grader donned the top hat for a day.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Village Trustees Running Uncontested: Election 2013
Three incumbent trustees are running uncontested for the New Lenox Village Board.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
NLSD122 Newsletter for March, PTO Events and More
Stay up-to-date with events and news about New Lenox School District 122.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Summit Hill School District 161 Board of Education Agenda
The contract for Summit Hill School District 161 Supt. Barb Rain's Constract is up for renewal.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Fresh Development for New Lenox Town Center
New stores are headed for New Lenox Town Center near Walmart.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Laraway Road Widening: Corridor Study
Plans are underway by the Highway Department of Will County to establish Laraway Road as a corridor.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
D157C Family Fun Night: Educ. Foundation Fundraiser
The 18th annual Frankfort Dist. 157C Education Foundation to benefit the schools is coming up.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Downtown Merchants Announce Summer Line-Up
Mokena's Downtown Merchants Association is excited about the summer line-up for the second annual Farmers Market.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Little Tykes Face Teens in Hockey Game
A hockey game staged between 7-year-olds and high school students was all in fun, the Frankfort Station reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Heritage Corridor Metra Could Expand Service
U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski is pressing Canadian National Railway to make room for commuter trains, the Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Owner Takes Over Charley Horse Restaurant
Floyds Ale House, a fine dining restaurant, gets a nod of approval from Village trustees.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Spring Clean-Up in Frankfort
The Public Works crew is gearing up to begin brush and branch pick up.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
All the Right Ingredients at Men Who Cook
At the fifth annual Men Who Cook fundraiser for the Will County Children's Advocacy, Will County Auditor Duffy Blackburn took 1st Place in the entrée category, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Zumba Fitness in the New Lenox Library?
Try fitness to the beat and get a workout with Zumba at New Lenox Library.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
