Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Approves Purchase Of Public Works, Utilities Equipment
The board approved the purchase of a leaf collector, a Ford F-450 dump truck and an International dump truck.
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- 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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Parmesan's Frankfort Closes Amid Charges, Lawsuits Against Owner
The closing of the restaurant comes after its owner, Michael Papandrea, faces multiple lawsuits and charges of unauthorized video recording.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Buford's BBQ And Bourbon Opening Tuesday In Frankfort
The carry-out restaurant at 21112 S. La Grange Road, will offer smoked BBQ favorites.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Junior Scores Perfect 36 On ACT
Junior Molly Thornber is just the seventh Lemont High School student ever to achieve the feat.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors May 2021 Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Leah Pengiel, junior Sarah Galassi, sophomore Emily Galassi and freshman Andrew Kiel.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Best Burger In Mokena: Readers Pick
In total, 63 readers shared their go-to burger places in Mokena.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Providence Names Class Of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Frankfort resident Dylan Riemen was named as valedictorian and New Lenox resident Mia Paolella was named as salutatorian.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Recognizes 14 Retiring Staff Members
Retiring staff members include bus drivers, custodians, teachers, secretaries, a paraprofessional and a guidance counselor.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Recognizes All-State Choir Students, Musicians
Both groups of students were recognized with resolutions from the LTHS board.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Keep Masks On Even If Vaccinated: Will County Health Department
The health department is asking that all fully vaccinated residents continue to follow the status quo on COVID-19 precautions for now.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Students Win At SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition
Four LTHS students placed first in their contests and advanced to the national competition, which will be held virtually in June.
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Lemont|News|
Local Children's Book Author Visits Three Stories Books In Lemont
"Why Do They Do That?" author Sandy Sotzen stopped by downtown Lemont and read her book to a local Girl Scout troop.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Freshman Earns 4th Place At 2021 Journalism State Finals
This marks the 11th straight season, not including 2020, that Lemont has advanced multiple students to the state finals.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Mathletes Place Among Top 10 At 2021 State Finals
The team’s top finish in state finals competition came in the Algebra II Written Team competition where a group of students finished ninth.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
White Oak Library District Hosts Summer Reading Challenge
The challenge, "Reading Colors Your World," will run from June 7 to July 31.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Captures 3 State Titles at 2021 FBLA State Competition
Students who finished in the top 4 in their respective categories earn the right to participate in the FBLA National Leadership Conference.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Chasing The Sun 5K Planned In New Lenox
The race and fitness walk is an evening chip-timed race, starting and finishing in the New Lenox Commons.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Face Masks Still Required At Park District Facilities, For Now
"As soon as we receive the guidelines and have time to adjust operations, the park district will make adjustments," the district said.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena D159 Asks For Strategic Planning Input
The district is beginning a strategic planning process, and is asking for community feedback.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Strong Towns Celebration Planned In Lockport
Lockport was named "Strongest Town" in April as part of the Strong Towns contest.
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