Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves Compensation Increases For Future Officials
The adjustment in compensation would go into effect for those elected in 2023 and 2025.
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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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Payton
Payton is a 4-year-old male brown tabby, who was found as a friendly stray.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Best Pizza Places In New Lenox Area: Patch Readers Pick
In total, 274 readers shared their go-to pizza places in the New Lenox area.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves Waste Management's At Your Door Service
The new service will cost residents $1.42 a month.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Buford's BBQ And Bourbon Liquor License Approved
The carry-out restaurant will be located at 21112 S. La Grange Road. An opening date was not yet given.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Man Charged After February Burglary: Cops
Brian Rudnicki, 25, was taken into custody Wednesday morning, police said.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Open Meetings Act Violations Under Review In Mokena
The Illinois Attorney General's Office is currently evaluating violations of the Open Meetings Act by the Village of Mokena.
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Lemont|News|
Best Pizza Places In Lemont: Patch Readers Pick
In total, 131 readers shared their go-to pizza places in Lemont.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Noise, Safety Fears In Frankfort Over Laraway Road Plans
Residents are concerned with plans for the widening of the road, which call for the destruction of a berm and clearing of trees.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS' Porter Players Present Spring Musical
The concert musical will feature songs and dances from "The Wizard of Oz," "The Wiz," and "Wicked."
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Vaccine Clinic Planned At Silver Cross Hospital Friday
Appointments are still available for the clinic; you must sign up by Thursday.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Kids Fishing Derby Planned In New Lenox
The park district will host the free event on May 22 at Freedom Park in New Lenox.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Mayor, Trustees, Clerk Sworn In
Mayor Keith Ogle, clerk Katie Schubert, and trustees Eugene Savaria, Michael Leddin and Daniel Rossi took their oaths of office.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Best Pizza Places In Mokena Area: Patch Readers Pick
In total, 141 readers shared their go-to pizza places in the Mokena area.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Members Take Seats, Elect Board President
New LTHS Board of Education member Zyan Navarra was seated, as well as incumbents Lou Ann Johnson, Ann Lopez-Caneva and Michael Travis.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Recognizes Cheer Team, Eagle Scout, Drama Club
Several students and groups were honored for their various achievements at Monday's LTHS board meeting.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
When Frost Danger Passes In Frankfort, Making Gardening Safe
See the average date of the final spring freeze in Frankfort, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.
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Mokena, IL|News|
When Frost Danger Passes In Mokena, Making Gardening Safe
See the average date of the final spring freeze in Mokena, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
When Frost Danger Passes In New Lenox, Making Gardening Safe
See the average date of the final spring freeze in New Lenox, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
When Frost Danger Passes In HG-Lockport, Making Gardening Safe
See the average date of the final spring freeze in Homer Glen-Lockport, and when to start planting the most popular items for the garden.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff