Lemont|News|
Old Quarry Announces Second Trimester Honor Roll
Students in sixth through eighth grade were awarded distinguished honors, high honors or honors from the school.
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Lemont|News|
Mayor Egofske Gives Virtual State Of The Village Address
Lemont Mayor John Egofske discussed the town's economic development and progress toward strategic goals.
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Lemont|News|
Major Traffic Delays After Jack-Knifed Semi-Truck On I-55: Police
The right two lanes of I-55 southbound near Cass Avenue are closed near the scene, so that the truck can be removed, police said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves Grant Request From Dellwood Tire
Dellwood Tire, 616 S. State St., requested funds through the city's grant program for the replacement of its front window and awning.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
113,225 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
That represents about 16.35 percent of the county's total population.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Flights Delayed At O’Hare As Storms Headed To IL
50 mph gusts, small hail, lighting and brief downpours are possible with the storms, the weather service said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Arts Association Plans Exhibition At Village Hall
"Into The Light" started Thursday and will run through July 8.
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Lemont|News|
D113A Superintendent Thanks Community For Support Of Referendum
McConnell said that the district will now move forward with reopening Central School, reducing class sizes and adding full-day kindergarten.
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Lemont|News|
DUI, Leaving The Scene: Lemont Police Reports
Lemont Police reports through March 26.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Planned At Lincoln-Way East Saturday
Appointments are required for the clinic, which will give the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Resident Inducted Into St. Laurence IB Program
Madeline Lapinski was among 20 inductees that were selected from a pool of 60 for the program's inaugural class, the school said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Resident Inducted Into St. Laurence IB Program
Alexis Buzzelli was among 20 inductees that were selected from a pool of 60 candidates for the program's inaugural class, the school said.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Resident Inducted Into St. Laurence IB Program
Emma Lotus was among 20 inductees that were selected from a pool of 60 candidates for the program’s inaugural class, the school said.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Aqua Lounge Liquor License Suspended For 30 Days
Aqua Lounge and Fire House Pub also received a $1,500 fine for the liquor control and noise ordinance violations.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
District 157-C Students Submit Art For ArtWorks Virtual Event
Students from every grade in the district participated in the annual event, the district said.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Park District: Incumbents Projected To Win
A mere 3 votes separates Thomson and Ott Jr., according to unofficial results.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena District 159: Incumbents Projected To Retain Seats
James Andresen, Lisa Zielinski, Anna Briscoe and Eric Bush are projected to retain their seats, according to Tuesday's unofficial results.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Park District Board: Incumbents Projected To Win
Jeff Apel, Bob Lindbloom and Mary Louise Knoerzer are the projected winners of the race.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Village President: Fleischer Projected To Win
Incumbent trustee George Metanias is also projected to retain his seat. Rob Dauphinais and Melissa Fedora are also projected winners.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox: Township Republican Slate All Projected Winners
The Citizens for New Lenox Township slate's candidates are all projected winners for their races.
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