Lemont|News|
Registration Open For Lemont High School Summer Sports Camps
The high school offers sports camps for younger students, as well as high school students.
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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Best Burger In Homer Glen, Lockport Area: Readers Pick
In total, 35 readers shared their go-to burger places in the Homer Glen and Lockport area.
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Chicago, IL|News|
90-Degree Temps: Summery Weekend Weather For Illinois
Some may see some rain and storms, but most of the weekend will remain dry.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Score Round-Up: Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Wrestling
A round-up of scores of Lincoln-Way sports teams over the past week.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
College Credits: Students Earn Dean's List, Celebrate Graduation
Area students are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Fourth Of July Parade Set To Return
The parade will be held on July 4 at noon, and will begin at La Porte Road and Mokena Street, according to an announcement from the chamber.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Nearly 37 Percent Of Will County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated
That represents about 255,867 county residents.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves $204K For Chevron Property Maintenance
Maintenance and stormwater protection items are needed for the newly-purchased Chevron property.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont HomeGoods Reopens After Water Leak
When asked why the store had closed, the company said it didn't have anything to add at this time.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Patching On La Grange Road Expected Through Late July
The work will require intermittent lane closures on La Grange Road, from Colorado Avenue to Stuenkel Road.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Five Hickory Creek Students Win National Achievement Award
Rachel Bacon, Kaitlyn Skopek, Noelani Hill, Addison Bohash, and Blaine Zekarias were recognized by NJHS.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Maxwell
Maxwell is a 7-year-old male Bull Mastiff, who weighs 79 pounds.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Plans Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
The ceremony will air on FCTV Channel 6 and Frankfort's Youtube channel on May 31.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Track and Field Teams Take First At Sectionals
All teams finished first overall, with total scores of 290 for the boys and 318 for the girls.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Earns Financial Reporting Award For 32nd Year
The recognition was given for the village's comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year which ended on April 30, 2020.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Middle School Mathletes Earn Top Scores
Mathletes at Hickory Creek placed well in two recent competitions.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Swears In New Police Officer
Police officer Joshua Maxwell was first hired in September 2019, and has now completed training and a probationary period.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Best Burger In New Lenox: Readers Pick
In total, 88 readers shared their go-to burger places in New Lenox.
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Lemont|News|
Former Home Of Meteorologist Jerry Taft Sells For $905K In Lemont
Taft owned the Lemont home until his death in 2020. The home was first listed in 2017.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Ultimate Volleyball Club Expansion Approved In Frankfort
The sports facility will expand into more suites in its building for space for strength training and offices.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
