Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Teen Wins Skokie Idol
Homer Glen teen Gabby Costello was named the winner of the teen division of the singing competition.
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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Lemont|News|
Barrel And Vine Opening In Downtown Lemont
Barrel and Vine is set to open this month at 206 Main St.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Foundation Plans Summer Fest
Tickets include music, heavy appetizers from Gatto's Italian Restaurant and Bar, and access to raffles and prizes.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
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.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Students Create Butterfly Garden At LTHS
LTHS is also a registered Monarch Waystation, a place that provides necessary resources for Monarch butterflies.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Senior Earns National Merit Scholarship
Alyssa Barta, from Lincoln-Way West High School, earned a National Merit University of Arizona scholarship.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Senior Earns National Merit Scholarship
Austin Molitor, from Lockport Township High School, earned a National Merit Washington and Lee University scholarship.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Monthly Food Truck Events Return To Hickory Creek Preserve
Food trucks will visit the Hickory Creek - La Porte Road access in Mokena on the second Friday of each month in the summer.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Providence Football Coach Coglianese To Retire After 2021 Season
Mark Coglianese has coached football at the school for 34 years, and 15 as head coach.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Class Of 2021 Celebrates Graduation
More than 300 eighth graders graduated Saturday at an outdoor ceremony at Lincoln-Way Central.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport PD Issues 65 Citations During Memorial Day Enforcement
During the enforcement period, police said they wrote 33 citations for seat belt violations.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LockRocks Concert Series Returns To Dellwood Park
The June 4 concert will feature South City Revival, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and The Ron Burgundys from 9 to 11:30 p.m.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
I&M Canal Gateway Gardens Dedicated In Lockport
Main Street Lockport received a $25,000 grant for the project.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Temps Return To 80s, 90 Degrees On The Horizon For IL
Temperatures will return to the 80s by the end of the week, and highs of 90 degrees are expected this weekend.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Ties School Record With 3 Medals At IDEA State Competition
Seniors Caden Brennan, Matas Carmichael, Michael Doyle, Karl Ramski and Genna Yavaraski earned medals in the competition.
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Lemont|News|
Little Free Pantry Debuts At Lemont Library
Robert Zank, a member of Lemont's Troop 149, built the pantry for his Eagle Scout project.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Dog Training Facility Approved In New Lenox
The Board approved a special use permit for All About the K-9, at 1921 Ferro Drive, in New Lenox.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
No Members Of HG Village Committees After Failed Appointments
Yukich said there was a discourse in how committees should be structured, regarding chairs and co-chairs.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Village, Township Agree To Create Heritage Park Pedestrian Path
The path will connect Heritage Park to the Homer Township sports complex and Town Center Park.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Score Round-Up: Volleyball, Tennis, Soccer, Softball
A round-up of scores of Lincoln-Way sports teams over the past week.
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