Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Honors Resident Heading To Air Force Academy
Marcus McCarty was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.
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- Lemont, IL
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Frankfort, IL|News|
62-Year-Old Shot Saturday Released From Hospital: Frankfort PD
Police said they had no further update when asked what happened during the incident.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena VFW Plans Memorial Day Remembrance
The William Martin VFW Post 725 will hold a Memorial Day remembrance at 11 a.m. on Monday.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Approves Boundary Agreement With Orland Park
"This is basically the same agreement we've had for years and years and years," Mayor Frank Fleischer said.
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Lemont|News|
Gelsosomo's Pizzeria Returning To Downtown Lemont
The pizza restaurant has moved to a new building in downtown Lemont, and will open for carry-out and delivery in July.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Appoints Maintenance Worker, Commission Members
The Mokena Village Board appointed two new planning commission members, and Luke Deuser as a maintenance worker for the village.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Teacher Receives William and Mildred Jackson Award
JoAnn McCarroll has taught at Lockport Township High School for 28 of her 42 years as an educator.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Library Plans Summer Learning Kick-Off Party
The summer learning program is all about "reading or learning every day," Partnership and Programming Librarian Shannon Kazmierczak said.
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Mokena, IL|News|
State Rep. Ozinga Holds Shredding Event
Nonperishable food goods will also be collected for the Frankfort Township food pantry.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way D210 Honors 'Read For A Lifetime' Participants
The program promotes the reading of classics and contemporary literature, and includes 25 books.
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Lemont|News|
New Executive Director For Heritage Corridor Business Alliance
Dan Mulka has taken on the role of executive director at the business alliance, which serves Lemont and Homer Glen.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Accepting Nominations For Nature Awards
Nominations are accepted until June 20; and awards will be presented in September.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Storms, Rain Possible With Temps In 80s: Illinois Weather
There is an almost daily chance for showers and isolated thunderstorms this week, the weather service said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Gunshot Victim Taken To Hospital After Incident In Frankfort: PD
The shooting happened at 8:20 a.m. Saturday in the 7100 block of Stuenkel Road, police said.
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Lemont|News|
Pollyanna President Out Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The brewery said co-founder Paul Ciciora was suspended but allowed to come back before being ousted when new allegations came to light.
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Lemont|News|
Gunshots, Brush Fires, Errant Sheep Concern Homer Glen Neighbors
Neighbors report ongoing issues with fires, dumping into Long Run Creek.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Will County Plans Information Meeting For Gougar Road Project
The virtual information meeting will be held June 1, and will include an open forum for the public to give comment.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Best Burger In Frankfort Area: Readers Pick
In total, 63 readers shared their go-to burger places in the Frankfort area.
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Lemont|News|
River Valley Students Learn Robotics With Hummingbird Kits
Students used coding and art skills as they created projects as part of a pilot program at the school.
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Lemont|News|
District 113A Board Taking Applications For Vacant Position
The person appointed to the seat would serve the rest of the term until April 2023.
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