Frankfort, IL|News|
D161 Renews Admin. Contracts with Zero Salary Increase
Supt. Barb Rains' contract comes up for renewal March 27.
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|
Controlled Substance, Weed and DUI Arrests:Police Blotter
New Lenox police executed a search warrant in a drug-related arrest.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
SH D161 Incoming Kindergarteners: Register Early and Save $20
Summit Hill District 161 is offering a $ 20 savings if you register your kindergartener by March 15.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
L-Way Area Spec. Educ. Foundation Fashion and Variety Show
The Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843 Foundation is hosting a Spring Fashion and Variety Show.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Mass to Celebrate New Pope on Thursday
Bishop R. Daniel Conlon, leader of the Catholic Diocese of Joliet, is celebrating a Mass in honor of the newly-elected Pope Francis I.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Boot Camp For Job Seekers: March 14 at New Lenox Libray
Looking for a job? Get help with your resume and interviewing skills at Boot Camp for Job Seekers.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Man Demands Village Election-Related Correspondence
Political squabbling marks the regular Village Board meeting.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
UPDATE: Cops Arrest New Lenox Man Tuesday in Fatal Drug Case
A New Lenox man was arrested Tuesday and charged with drug-induced homicide in the death of a 27-year-old man on Nov. 25, 2012.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Joliet Diocese Opens Personnel Files on Priest Abusers
The abuse case against the former pastor of St. Mary Parish, Mokena, Rev. James Burnett, was settled.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Early Voting in the Lincoln-Way Communities: March 25-April 5
The Village Clerks in New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort announce early voting dates.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Lions Club Sponsors Free Diabetic Eye Screenings
The Mokena Lions Club is sponsoring free eye screenings for diabetics.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Video Gambling: Ordinance to Benefit VFW, American Legion
The first reading of a proposed amendment to the village's video gambling ordinance makes an exception for the VFW and the American Legion.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Designated Drivers Get Free Food at On Pub
The designated driver program at Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub aims to keep patrons safe.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
The Village Board Considers Amending the Video Gaming Ordinance
The New Lenox Village Board intends to re-visit the conversation about video gambling at tonight's 7 p.m. meeting at Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Leaning Utility Pole: Safety Hazard or Not?
Looks like this utility pole could use some reinforcement.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
LW-West Basketball Game, Scholarship Fundraiser
Faculty members at Lincoln-Way West are lacing up their shoes for a basketball game to raise funds for scholarship.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
When is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the April Election?
The Will County Clerk's Office is open for in-person registration.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
LWHS D210 Board Pres. Takes Job as Head of USF
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Board President Arvid Johnson will be heading up the University of St. Francis. He takes the reins in June.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena SD159 Approves a $20 Bus Fee Reduction for 2 or More Riders
Board members at Mokena School District 159 recently reduced transportation fees, Sun-Times Media reports.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Top Headlines: Matt Lulinski Died Suddenly, Woman Abducted by Gunpoint
The top headlines in Mokena Patch this week were disconcerting.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
