Mokena, IL|News|
Nearly A Quarter Of Will County Residents Fully Vaccinated
Almost a quarter, or 170,898 residents, are fully vaccinated in Will County.
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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Approves $49.8 Million Municipal Budget
The village's operating budget includes $19,530,000 in revenues and $17,340,300 in expenses.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Awards Bid For Water Tower Repainting
The water tower on Nelson Road will soon receive a new coat of paint.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Cheeto
Cheeto was rescued from a high-kill shelter in southern Illinois where he was on the euthanasia list.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Plans Kite Festival
To celebrate its 20th birthday, the village will hold a kite festival on May 2 at Heritage Park.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Foundation Plans Half-Marathon, 10K
The virtual race starts Sunday and ends May 2.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Approves Casey's Gas Station Annexation, Rezoning
New Lenox will move forward with a Casey's gas station development, despite several hours of comment from residents opposing the project.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Bald Eagle Spotted In Frankfort: Watch Video
In recent years, bald eagles have returned to nest in northeast Illinois.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors Students Of The Month For April
The honorees were senior Calista Chaidez, junior Chris Miskiewicz, sophomore John Vranas and freshman Ashley Leon.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Plans On-Campus Prom Experience
The event, Adventure Awaits, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Gusty Snow Showers, Lightning Possible Wednesday: IL Weather
The National Weather Service has also issued a freeze warning due to cold temperatures expected to be in the upper 20s and lower 30s.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Modified Country Market Returns Sunday
The market is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 24 in downtown Frankfort.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Approves Heritage Park Cul-De-Sac Project
The project includes a cul-de-sac which provides 158 parking spots and improved access to the sled hill and northern part of Heritage Park.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Lions Plan Drive-Thru Steak Dinner
The drive-thru event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the VFW parking lot, 15780 New Ave.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Over 715 Hickory Creek Middle School Students Earn Honor Roll
Students in sixth through eighth grade were named to either the honor roll or high honor roll.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Cub Scout Pack 94 Plans Recruitment Events
The pack will hold a fishing club event from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at Rock Run Rookery Preserve in Joliet.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Library Opens Limited Seating, Study Rooms
The community meeting room, the quiet reading room, and the magazine area remain closed to the public.
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Lemont|News|
Man Dies After ATV Crash In Lemont: Police
A 47-year-old man, who had been driving a 4-wheel ATV, was ejected from the vehicle into the canal, according to police.
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Lemont|News|
License Plate Reader Cameras Spotted In Lemont
Some residents have questioned the purpose of the cameras around town, which are used to capture and store license plate details.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Approves Water Main Replacement Projects
One of the approved projects includes the emergency water main replacement at 127th and State streets.
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