Frankfort, IL|News|
'I Wanted To Die': Frankfort COVID-19 Long-Hauler Shares Story
Frankfort resident Yvette Jones tested positive for the COVID-19 virus in January, and says she is grateful to be alive.
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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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Lemont|News|
Lemont Adopts $27.48 Million Budget For 2021-22
Finance Director Christina Smith said the budget includes a large investment in the village's infrastructure.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Snow Hits IL: Over 2 Inches Of Snow Possible
The greatest potential for accumulation is east of I-55 late Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service forecast.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Temps Up To 60, Mostly Sunny Weekend For Illinois
There is a chance for isolated showers this weekend, but most areas should remain dry.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn: State Police
Anthony Leonardi, 49, of Lockport, was arrested Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at his home, police said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Hosts Tennis Lessons, Pickleball Clinic
The spring pickleball clinic will be held May 17 and tennis lessons will be held in May and June.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Bothwell Farms Farm Stand Opens May 1 In New Lenox
Plants will be sold May through July, and produce will be sold June through October at the stand.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Students Create Care Packages for Frankfort Terrace
Over 90 care packages were assembled by the students for residents at Frankfort Terrace nursing home.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Plans Spring Clean-Up Week
Clean-up days will be held April 17 and April 24 for those interested in picking up litter around Mokena.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Details Scarce On Summit Hill 161 Forensic Audit
A public records request asking for more details on the forensic audit was denied by the district.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Softball, Baseball, Soccer: Lincoln-Way Area Score Round-Up
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 Named To Honor Societies, Dean's List
Area students are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
1st Rabid Bat Of 2021 Found In Will County
The bat was found in a home in Peotone.
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Lemont|News|
The Forge Plans Film Screening, Q&A With Kyle Maynard
The event will be held at 4:30 p.m. May 2 and is presented by The Forge Charitable Adventures.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
142,628 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
That represents about 20.60 percent, or one-fifth, of the county's total population.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Honors Retiring Interim Public Works Director
Mark Detloff is retiring after 22 years with Mokena's Public Works department.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Walmart Completes Remodeling Project
Improvements include more grocery aisles, a bigger liquor department and an enhanced electronics section with some hands-on experiences.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Special Olympics Team Receives $4K Donation
The donation will be used to help purchase apparel and equipment the team will use in practice and competition, the school said.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Barney
Barney is a 1-and-a-half year old male terrier, who weighs 80 pounds.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Drug Take-Back Day Planned At Mokena Police Department
Those looking to dispose expired or unused prescription medication can do so at the event on April 24.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
