Lemont, IL|News|
Domestic Battery, Traffic Violations: Lemont Police Blotter
The Lemont Police Department made a number of arrests involving local residents who were charged with a variety of criminal offenses.
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Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
- Chicago, IL
I am an award-winning journalist who has worked in sports and as an investigative reporter before starting with Patch as a roving editor in April, 2020. Prior to Patch, my work appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes SportsMoney, ESPN.com and other outlets. I finished the 2012 Chicago Marathon and am currently studying improv at the renowned Second City, where many a Saturday Night Live alums got their start.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
DUI, Traffic Violations, In-State Warrants: Romeoville Police Blotter
The Romeoville Police Department made a number of arrests involving local residents who were charged with a variety of crimes.
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Barrington, IL|News|
200 Birds Found Dead Near Barrington Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
The birds were found last week near Baker's Lake; it is among the worst outbreaks of the bird flu in Cook County and across the country.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Nationwide Pet Adoption Push Means Half-Off Fees At Lemont Rescue
Ruby Whiskers is offering a discount on three available pets this weekend to help cut down on overcrowding at the shelters it works with.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Lorde In Illinois: Pop Star Plans April Concerts In Chicago
The New Zealand-born singer will stop in Chicago for two upcoming Chicago Theater appearances as part of 2022’s The Solar Power Tour.
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Chicago|News|
Man Faces First-Degree Murder Charges In Senior Facility Slayings: CPD
Ocie Banks Jr, 33, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 79-year-old man and 61-year-old woman who were found dead Sunday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Township Students Advance To Drafting, Design State Meet
Local students made a strong showing at the regional championships in which they competed in individual and team architectural competitions.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Will, Kendall, DuPage Counties
Winds could gust up to 60 MPH as severe weather that could produce tornadoes for parts of Illinois settles in for the evening hours.
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Chicago|News|
Former White Sox Manager Guillen Sells Near West Side Condo: Report
Ozzie Guillen, the former Sox shortstop, and World Series champion manager, sold the two-bedroom condo after moving to Homer Glen in 2020.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Selected As A Top Day-Trip Destination From Chicago: Time Out!
The village, featuring The Forge outdoor adventure area, was one of 23 various day trip destinations that are driving distance from Chicago.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Fire Destroys Lemont Home, Injures 1, Leaves 2 Residents Displaced
The home on South Frontage Road has been deemed uninhabitable and fire officials have not announced what caused the late-night blaze.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
IDPH Will No Longer Track Daily COVID-19 Cases, Test Positivity Rates
Health officials will report weekly case data per 100,000 residents and will continue to track state hospitalizations and vaccination data.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Will Shift To New Waste Management Provider In May
Oakbrook Terrace's Flood Brothers Disposal is filling the village garbage and recycling contract and offers residents two pickup options.
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Chicago|News|
1 Man Killed, 2 Injured As Chicago Home Partially Collapses: CFD
A 52-year-old man was killed and another man sustained crush injuries after bricks fell from above onto as the men sat on the home's porch.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Again Recognized As Tree City USA, Growth Award Honoree
The village is one of 3,600 U.S. communities to be recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to urban forestry efforts.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont's Little Mountain Theater Offers Kids Summer Acting Workshop
The two-week workshop is open to students between grades 2-8 beginning in June and will conclude with a performance of The Music Man Kids.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont High School Offers Summer Youth Sports Camps For Kids
Camps are being offered for kindergartners through eighth-graders in several sports including baseball, cheerleading, and other activities.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
50 MPH Winds Possible, Decreased Tornado Threat: IL Storm Timeline
Temperatures are expected to reach 70 degrees Wednesday but some areas south of Chicago could see strong thunderstorms and gusty winds.
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Lemont, IL|News|
Obituary: Jerome "Jerry" Blickhahn
Lemont resident Jerry Blickhahn, 85, died at the age of 85 on Sunday. The U.S. Air Force veteran worked as a chemical engineer
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's LaPorte Plays Critical Role In Leading Women In Business
Marie LaPorte has been with Nicor Gas for 25 years and currently serves in the role of president of the Chicago Women's Energy Network.
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