Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Village Denies Application For DuPage Township Food Pantry Project
DuPage Township is proposing the resource center and food pantry at the northeast corner of Canterbury and Lily Cache lanes.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
I cover the south suburbs of Chicago, including Lemont, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox and Manhattan. I was born and raised in the area and graduated from Lewis University in Romeoville with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications. If you'd like to contact me, feel free to email me at andrea.earnest@patch.com. Follow me @andreaearnest on Twitter.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen In Bolingbrook Closing Later This Month
The business said the location's last day will be Jan. 21.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Student, Best Buddies Work To Make Inclusive Space At Homecoming
After her experience at the TWIRP dance, Cruz decided to make this year's Homecoming "the most accessible dance humanly possible," she said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Tires Slashed On 29 Cars At Romeoville Apartments, Subdivision: Cops
Officers responded to the 200 block of Highpoint Drive at 2:40 a.m. Monday for three males slashing vehicle tires, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Several Burglaries Reported Tuesday In Lemont Township: Sheriff
Surveillance video in the area showed the offenders driving a dark-colored Chrysler 300 with no front plate.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Krema Coffee House Opening Soon In Downtown Lockport
The business roasts high-end specialty grade single-origin coffees.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Historical Society Plans Downtown Walking Tour
The tour will begin at the Old Stone Church, 306 Lemont St., at 10 a.m. on July 17.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Rain Possible Through Weekend, Temps In 70s In Illinois
There will be on and off showers and isolated thunderstorms through the weekend.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Track-A-Trail Challenge Begins In Romeoville
The challenge started Monday and runs through Sept. 5.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
DUIs, Drug Possession, Car Burglary: Romeoville Police Reports
Romeoville Police reports through July 6.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Assault, DUI, Theft: Lemont Police Reports
Lemont Police reports through July 2.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Police Plan Lockport Community Unity Celebration
The celebration will feature food, music, vendors, a raffle, touch a truck event, exotic animal show and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Construction Continues At I-55, Weber Road Interchange
Over the next two weeks, work includes asphalt paving, storm sewer work, and gutter, median and sidewalk at Remington Drive.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Ribbon Cutting Planned For New Bike Station In Lemont
The station, sponsored by the Village of Lemont, joins several other bike sharing stations in towns along the I&M Canal.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Bike Path Connection Plans Move Forward In Lockport
The new bike path would be between Cedar Ridge and Prime Boulevard, and will connect to the Veterans Memorial Trail.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Students Win Gold At National SkillsUSA Competition
The LTHS team, which included Yasmin Alaya, Emma Oster and Anthony "AJ" Ficek, won the school's first National Gold Medal.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Watch A Movie Under The Stars In Romeoville
The movie, "Croods 2: A New Age," will begin at dusk, with pre-movie activities beginning at 7:30 p.m. on July 19.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Rent Increases For Homer Township's Senior Community
When asked about the increase, Balich said the township is planning to get bids to do needed concrete and asphalt work.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Scene75 Planning End Of Summer Opening
This will be Scene75's first location in Illinois; it currently has four locations in Ohio.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Pet Food Pantry Helps Woodridge Neighbors After Tornado
The main bulk of the donations went to West Suburban Community Pantry and Saint Scholastica Parish in Woodridge.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
