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.
Looking back on 2012 in New Lenox, the stories this community will remember most. They are the stories that on one hand sparked the ire of residents and on the other tapped their souls. They're stories that started at one point, and, in many cases,
One man has a thirst for expensive whiskey.
Burglaries and retail theft complaints keep New Lenox police busy.
A total of 44 businesses set up shop in New Lenox this year, including law and dental practices, restaurants, health care facilities, educational ventures and more.
Burglars break in to trailer and figurines get stolen from the back door of the business.
Carlton Fisk pleads guilty in court.
Retired White Sox player Carlton Fisk agreed to Will County's terms.
Feeling a bit tipsy after the New Year's Eve party, why not call for a free limousine ride.
Take a look at some of the larger crimes and convictions in Frankfort this year and the people who were accused of committing them.
Relive the top "feel good" stories of 2012.
Take a look at some of the larger crimes and convictions in Mokena this year and the people who were accused of committing them.
Five generations are scheduled to ring in the New Year and celebrate Stella Mackay's 100th birthday.
Lewis University honors a New Lenox with the Computer Science Award.
Illinois State Police conducted spot checks at 24 stores in New Lenox and Mokena. One gas station got caught one store and arrested the employee.
December saw crime news skyrocket in Mokena. There's a significant spillover from the surrounding communities.
Get the hours for New Lenox grocery stores and convenience stores for all your last-minute needs on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Students, including those from Orland Park and nearby, and staff from the Catholic school recently took a pledge to ignore an increasingly common distraction while driving.
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the weeks of Dec. 14-22. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Home from Afghanistan, U.S. Marine Cpl. Thomas Lohnes gets a Merry Christmas welcome home by a parade of well-wishers.
There are warrants out for the arrest of more than 150 accused criminals in the Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort, which includes the immediate unincorporated areas. These warrants are for driving on a suspended license.
