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LWC and LWW District 210 Final Exam Schedules
Principals help students ease the stress over taking final exams.

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Principals help students ease the stress over taking final exams.

Candidates have until Dec. 26 to turn in their petitions if they want to be on the April 9 ballot.
Lincoln-Way Central High School announced recently with pride its 64 Illinois State Scholars for the 2013 school year.
An argument got way out of hand and resulted in gun shots fired.
Mokena School District 159 Board of Education wants an outside firm to head-up the search for a new superintendent. The sticking point for the board is whether or not the whole board or a committee has oversight of the process.
Fitness fans and members of the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce were pumped up about the grand opening of Elixir Fitness Clubs.
About 3 p.m. CST on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed. Dorothy Boldt, 91, reflects on her days as a real live "Rosie the Riveter."
One school of thought for nixing the state's $95 billion unfunded liability is requiring local school districts to pay more for teachers’ retirement benefits while increasing employee contributions.
A motorist plowed into a telephone pole and escaped injury.
Lincoln-Way communities of New Lenox, Mokena and Frankfort. The Will County Sheriff's Department last updated its warrants list on Dec. 5, 2012.
The Spring Creek Outlet Mall development is working to secure tenants and financing, while small businesses are passing financial hurdles and opening in New Lenox.
Women business professionals in the Lincoln-Way area hold an auction to raise money for scholarships.
Friends of the New Lenox Public Library donated $6,500.
Turn signal violation nets weed arrest, and New Lenox Police investigate a trio of criminal damage to property complaints.
One-third of home Christmas tree fires are caused by electrical problems.
The NLPD takes on the role of Santa's helpers by assisting needy kids looking to spread a little Christmas cheer.
Looking to bring color to your world? Stop by Sherwin-Williams for the supplies and an array of hues.
The accompanying photos were taken by the Will County Sheriff's Department during the weeks of Nov. 21-28. Charges are not evidence of guilt.
Why not take advantage of the variety of fun events coming up. Peruse the calendar and see what catches your interest.
Do you want more fine dining options or sidewalks along Route 30? The Village wants your input for the future shape of the Route 30 Corridor.