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Route 30 Construction Project: Anderson Road is Open
Anderson Road is now open, but Spencer Road will be closing soon.

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Anderson Road is now open, but Spencer Road will be closing soon.

The president captured his home state in Tuesday's election, but how did he fare in New Lenox precincts?
Hundreds of people lined up to break bread with Whole Foods staff and Orland Park officials to open the new grocery store Friday morning. Crowds poured into the store throughout the day.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
Agency’s new online service helps customers contest violations for which they are not responsible, usually when a vehicle is stolen or sold, officials said.
The answer is: Additional tax dollars are scooped out to help support budget-tight school district.
Republicans Tom Weigel, New Lenox, and Margo McDermed, Mokena, were the top two vote-getters in the race for District 12 board members.
A 21-year-old south suburban woman found time to vote in her first presidential election, even as her baby was beginning to make its way into the world.
Patch editors caught up with poll-goers adamant about exercising their right to step into the ballot boxes. What brought them to the polls?
New Lenox Village Engineer Will Nash keeps the community informed of traffic patterns during the Route 30 Construction Project.
Patch editors caught up with poll-goers adamant about exercising their right to step into the ballot boxes. What brought them to the polls?
Growing up in Chicago meant politics and family. Conversation about the issues was basic yet poignant. This is a story about my home in a Chicago bungalow on a Mayoral Election Day in 1964.
The Scouts in New Lenox are going door-to-door until Nov. 6 to deliver grocery bags that need filling for the three local food pantries. Filled grocery bags are scheduled for pick up Nov. 11.
11th District candidate reportedly changed website after interview with "Politics Tonight" host Paul Lisnek.
Lincoln-Way West wins over Kaneland by a score of 31-15 in the second round of IHSA football playoffs.
Police charged four with driving on a suspended license and another with retail theft.
Also, a judge won't reconsider Dawn Hamill's sentence for her conviction connected to a 2011 raid of her Dazzle's Painted Pastures Animal Rescue and Sanctuary. Prosecutors also dropped other charges related to the raid.
Election Day 2012 provided 4th-6th graders a chance to delve deep into the issues.
Daily specials available for pizza, chicken breadsticks, fried zucchini and more.
Three New Lenox businesses get stiffed.