Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Splash Park Opening Postponed To Tuesday
The splash park at Commissioners Park will open on Tuesday, pending weather.
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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Chicago, IL|News|
Illinois Summer Festival Guide 2021
From live music and food fests to craft beer and fireworks, there's plenty to keep you busy this summer in Chicago and the suburbs.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Volunteers Still Needed For HomerFest
HomerFest will be held June 24-June 27 at Heritage Park, 14240 W. 151st St.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Students Throw Retirement Party For Superintendent
The specialized instruction class planned 'Donuts with Dr. Zinni,' for the retiring superintendent, the district said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Football Player Receives All-State Honors
LTHS was represented on the coaches' list following the spring campaign.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fishing Derby Planned For June 12
The derby will be held at Prairie Park, in downtown Frankfort.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Bourbon's Smokehouse Looks To Open In New Lenox
The restaurant, which would offer slow-cooked, authentic BBQ, is looking to open at the old Mattina Cafe location.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Fire District Pays Off Loan From Village
Fire Protection District Board President Skip Minger presented a $250,000 check to the Village Board at Monday's meeting.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Gray Girl
Gray Girl is a 3 and a half-year-old female gray tabby cat.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way West Football Players Receive All-State Honors
Lincoln-Way West was represented on the coaches' list following the spring campaign.
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Lemont|News|
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident, DUI: Lemont Police Reports
Lemont Police reports through May 21.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Central Football Players Receive All-State Honors
Lincoln-Way Central was represented on the coaches' list following the spring campaign.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Football Players Receive All-State Honors
Lincoln-Way East was represented on the coaches' list following the spring campaign.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Two Cars Stolen From Phillips Chevrolet Dealership: Cops
Two Dodge Chargers were stolen from the dealership early Tuesday; one was found later that day in Villa Park, police said.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont 2021-22 Vehicle Stickers On Sale
The new sticker will be valid from Aug. 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Approves 2021 Street Resurfacing Program
Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said resurfacing will be done in the McCarthy Pointe and Old Derby subdivisions.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Rain Or Shine? Here’s The Memorial Day Forecast For Illinois
Are we in for stormy skies or fair weather this Memorial Day weekend? Check out the latest Illinois weather forecast.
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Lemont|News|
Movies In The Park Planned For June, July In Lemont
The first movie of the summer will be held June 8, with events also planned for June 29 and July 13 at different parks around town.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Cruise Nights Return June 2 To Downtown
The cruise nights will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 25.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way D210 Honors 8 Retiring Staff, Teachers
Retiring employees are: Donna Cox, Rob Glielmi, Maggie Jager, Jeff Keller, Sharon Michalak, Dan Moore, Rose Schaefer and Pat Tutko.
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