Latest Hospital Capacity In Frankfort Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Will County.

Bomb Threats | Haunted Home For Sale | Adopt A Grandparent

Plus: Former Tinley Park Mental Health Center sale back on the table, Crisis Center picks new board prez, more Southland Top Stories.

Frankfort Park District: Notice – Parks To Be Treated For Weed Control – Saturday 7/10/21

The following location sites flower beds and playgrounds listed below will be treated by a third-party vendor for weed management on Sat ...

Meet The Editor: TJ Kremer III

New Patch Editor TJ Kremer III introduces himself and wants to hear from you.

Frankfort Park District: Office/Building CLOSED On Monday, July 5

Frankfort Seeks BBQ'ers With Skills To Grill

Contestants wanted for 12th annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off.

Frankfort Fall Festival Volunteer Info Session Planned Wednesday

The session will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Frankfort Village Hall, 432 W. Nebraska St.

Tennis Courts At Main Park Closed 10 Days For Resurfacing

The Tennis courts at Main Park are being resurfaced. Beginning Friday, the tennis courts will be CLOSED for 10 days.

Pollinator Garden Installed At Frankfort Park District's Founders Center

The hope was to have the garden installed in 2020 but as with other things, it was delayed a year.

Frankfort Park District: Illinois Moves To Phase 5 Frankfort Park District Return To Normal

Governor Pritzker announced the State of Illinois will fully reopen June 11. Visit https://www2.illinois.gov/news/release?ReleaseID=2341 ...

Frankfort Park District Operations Return To Normal

Several events, including a Fourth of July fireworks show, are planned for the summer.

Cone With A Cop Planned In Frankfort

The event will be held at 1 p.m. June 23 at Culver's, 20592 S. La Grange Road.

Pet Parade On Briedert Green Planned On Friday

The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. and end at noon; and you can decorate both yourself and your pet for the event.

Playground Replacement Projects Underway In Frankfort

The Sandalwood and Brookmeadow playground replacements have started. The contractor has removed the old playground equipment.

Concerts On The Green Return: Line-Up Released

The concerts take place every Sunday, starting June 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Breidert Green.

Frankfort Man To Throw 1st Pitch For White Sox's Lou Gehrig Day

Mike Snedden, who was diagnosed with ALS last July, will throw the first pitch at Thursday's White Sox game.

Frankfort Splash Park Opening Postponed To Tuesday

The splash park at Commissioners Park will open on Tuesday, pending weather.

Frankfort Fishing Derby Planned For June 12

The derby will be held at Prairie Park, in downtown Frankfort.

Frankfort Park District: COVID Masks Update – Effective 5.29.21

Click here to download the COVID Masks Update – Effective 5.29.21

Frankfort Park District: Summer Day Camp – OPEN HOUSE – Thursday, June 10 @ 6:00 – 7:30 Pm

Frankfort Park District: Office CLOSED Memorial Day, Monday, May 31

The Frankfort Park District office will be CLOSED today, Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. On behalf of the Board of Commiss ...

Face Masks Still Required At Park District Facilities, For Now

"As soon as we receive the guidelines and have time to adjust operations, the park district will make adjustments," the district said.

Playground Replacement Projects To Start Monday

The Frankfort Park District is excited to announce the start of the Brookmeadow and Sandalwood Park playground replacement projects.

Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Frankfort

More than 18 million children could go hungry in the United States. Here’s where kids can get a healthy meal this summer in Frankfort.

Frankfort Park District: COVID Bridge Phase Update 5.11.21

Click here to download the COVID Bridge Phase Update 5.11.21

Frankfort Park District: FY 21/22 Budget Hearing

There will be a Public Hearing on the 2021-22 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Frankfort Park District on Tuesday, June 8 2021 ...

Frankfort Park District: Fort Frankfort Playground CLOSED – Saturday, May 15 & Sunday, May 16

The Fort Frankfort Playground will be CLOSED Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16.

Garden Club Giving Away 300 Trees In Frankfort

The trees will be available for pick-up from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the pool entrance of Prestwick Country Club, 601 Prestwick Drive.

Bald Eagle Spotted In Frankfort: Watch Video

In recent years, bald eagles have returned to nest in northeast Illinois.

Frankfort's Modified Country Market Returns Sunday

The market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 24 in downtown Frankfort.

Frankfort Park District: COVID Update 4.15.21 – All Sports Guidelines

Click here to download the COVID Update 4.15.21 – All Sports Guidelines

Frankfort Park District: Founders Center Administrative Office CLOSED – Friday, April 23

Founders Center Administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 23 for training.

1st Rabid Bat Of 2021 Found In Will County

The bat was found in a home in Peotone.

Park District Moves Forward In Evaluating Borg Warner Property

The park district is moving forward with engaging the community, developing an architectural design, and looking at cost of the facility.

On April 15th: `A New Normal: Restoring Our Life After COVID’

In virtual program via Frankfort Park District, Bentron Financial Group's Greg Kurinec helps seniors navigate post-pandemic economic terrain

Frankfort Park District Offers Summer Day Camps

Full Day Camp and Half Day Camp options available for children entering 1st - 6th grade, in the Fall of 2021. Come Join the Fun!

Frankfort Park District Holds Kite-Flying Event

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon April 1 at Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park, 22108 S. 80th Ave.

Frankfort Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

Laverne Johnson will celebrate her 100th birthday on March 26.

Mayor Holland Honored With Distinguished Community Service Award

Mayor Jim Holland was presented the award from the Kiwanis Club of Frankfort.

Frankfort Plans Earth Day Event, Country Market

The popular Country Market will open for the season on April 25.

Have You Been Putting Off Taking A Concealed Carry Class?

Ready to learn from the best? Classes are now forming at Sheepdog Firearms in Monee Illinois for the rest of 2020.

South Suburban Fish Fry Roundup for Lent 2020

Find a list of nearby fish fry events happening on the South Side and south suburbs during the 2020 Lenten season.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.