New Lenox|News|
White Sox Star Carlton Fisk Heads to Court
New Lenox police arrested retired Chicago White Sox player, Carlton Fisk, on charges of drunken driving. His court date is Nov. 29.
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|
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Share Your Pinkwear Photos
Have you worn pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Share your photos.
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New Lenox|News|
Nabbed for a Hit and Run Accident; Police Blotter
Incidents involving vehicles and more keep law enforcement busy.
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New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way District 210 Tax Levy Up for the First Time in Four Years
An increase in the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) reflects upward movement in the economy.
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New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way High Schools Take Bullying by the Horns
Bullying is bound to get you in hot water at Lincoln-Way High School District 210. A new online bullying reporting system is in place.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Marching Bands Judged as Grand Champions by the Lincoln-Way Community
Lincoln-Way High School marching bands are like one big family.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way Central Boys Soccer Wins over Lincoln-Way East
Lincoln-Way Central will play Sandburg on Saturday for the sectional championship.
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New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Marching Bands Showcase of Music
Lincoln-Way High School District 210 marching bands dazzle their audience with a special home show at Lincoln-Way West High School in New Lenox.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Auditors Laud Village of New Lenox—Revenue Up $3.2 million
Expenditures are down from a year ago.
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New Lenox|News|
Lincoln-Way West Recognizes Five Weekly Warriors
Students act on Warrior-style values.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
LW Special Education District Gets its Own School for 1st-6th graders
New Lenox School District 122 converts a portion of Oster-Oakview School for 1st-6th graders enrolled in Lincoln Way Area Special Education District 843.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Trio of Pot Smokers Charged in Mokena: Police Blotter
Smoking pot in the van results in arrest.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Day 1 of Early Voting Captures Crowd at Mokena Village Hall.
The Mokena Village Clerk's Office has seen a lot of traffic due to voters looking to cast their ballots.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
New Lenox Police Arrest Retired White Sox Star Carlton Fisk
Police found the Hall of Famer in a cornfield stupor behind the wheel of his pickup truck near Gougar and Spencer Roads. He was charged with DUI and spent the night in jail.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Silver Cross Hospital Corrects FDA Error: No Meningitis-Tainted Pharmaceuticals
Silver Cross Hospital has not purchased tainted medications, said Tracy Simons, marketing and communications director.
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New Lenox|News|
New Lenox High Schools Round 1 Playoff Schedule
IHSA announced the first-round playoff pairings for the state football playoffs Saturday night. Providence Catholic and Lincoln-Way West High Schools are headed into Round 1.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Village Board Votes to Put Money Back into the Hands of Homeowners
Trustees unanimously voted Monday to rebate more than half of its share of property tax. Quiet Zones to start along Canadian National Railroad tracks.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
How Many People took Advantage of Day No. 1 of Early Voting?
The New Lenox Village Hall was hopping with voters who'd already made up their mind.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Arrest Warrants: Wanted in the Lincoln-Way Communities (Oct. 22)
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.
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Mokena, IL|News|
A Duo of Traffic Tickets Result for Driving Drunk: Police Blotter
Police blast the squad's horn to move driver off the railroad tracks.
Ann Piasecki, Patch Staff