Lemont|News|
Summer Meal Finder Map: Where Kids Can Get Food In Lemont
More than 18 million children could go hungry in the United States. Here’s where kids can get a healthy meal this summer in Lemont.
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|
LTHS Drafting, Design Students Win At State Competition
Jake Ruff, Bilal Useini, and Pamela Hernandez-Espiritu were named state champions for the Architecture Design Team.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Supports Restoration Of Local Government Fund
Mokena would lose $225,000 in funding if further reductions are made, village officials said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Wyllie Fraud Trial: Status Hearing Delayed Again To June
Former LW 210 Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie was indicted in 2017 on five counts of wire fraud and a single count of embezzlement.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Announces Summer 2021 Events
Events at the Commons include concerts, movie nights, Triple Play, Chalk Walk, an Independence Day celebration, and more.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Extends Permit For Covington Knolls Development
The board approved the final planned unit development in June 2020, but that approval lapses after a year if site development doesn't begin.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Old Farmer’s Almanac Summer 2021 Predictions For Illinois
Some can expect scorching heat. Others can expect a cool, rainy summer. Here’s what the Almanac says for Illinois.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Approves Amendment To Waste Water Treatment Plant Contract
The amendment includes a cost increase and a completion extension due to grant funding criteria.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Outgoing Mokena Trustees Honored, Newly Elected Sworn In
Outgoing trustees Jillian Hersted and Joseph Siwinski were honored for their service, and the mayor, clerk and three trustees were seated.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Chelsea Intermediate School Raises $35K For Heart Association
The school held the Kids Heart Challenge in April, which educates students on the heart and heart health.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
The Forge Announces Expanded Guest Accessibility Options
The park has installed adaptive technology which allows all guests to access the Eight Towers adventure course.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Woman Held At Gunpoint In Mokena Carjacking: Police
The woman was unharmed, and the suspect fled the area after the incident on Monday at a Mokena CVS, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport TRIAD Plans May Meeting Discussing Park Programs
The meeting will discuss Lockport Township Park District summer programs and events for adults 50 and older.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox St. Laurence Student Named Illinois State Scholar
James Gurgone is one of 13 seniors to be named as a State Scholar at St. Laurence High School.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Outgoing Lemont Trustee Kwasneski Honored For Service
Ryan Kwasneski, a life-long Lemont resident, was first elected as trustee in 2017, and did not run for re-election in 2021.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Reappoints Lemming As Police Chief, Approves Successor
Police Chief Terry Lemming will retire Aug. 15, and deputy chief Richard Harang has been approved as his successor.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont St. Laurence Student Named Illinois State Scholar
Lemont resident and St. Laurence student Riley Stone has been recognized as an Illinois State Scholar.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves Contract Extension For City Administrator
Ben Benson was first appointed as city administrator in 2013, and again in 2017.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Silver Cross Breaks Ground On Outpatient Center In Mokena
The center is scheduled to open in September, and will provide urgent care services and physician offices.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves $1.7 Million Streetscape Project
This year's project will include improvements on IL 171 from 11th Street to 10th Street, and on IL 7 from IL 171 to Hamilton Street.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
