Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Election: Mayor, Park District Referendum, School Board
There are several contested elections in Frankfort, including the race for village president and Lincoln-Way D210 school board.
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Lemont|News|
District 113A Referendum, Library, Township: Election 2021
Voters will decide "yes" or "no" on an operating tax increase of 29 cents, a move the district says will reopen Central School.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Chelsea Intermediate School Students Graduate From DARE Program
Over 100 fifth grade students at Chelsea Intermediate School went through the program, assisted by the Frankfort Police Department.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Warm, But Rainy Week Ahead For Illinois
Rainy weather is expected throughout the week, including some chances for thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday night, and Wednesday.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Chelsea Students Participate In Bluestem Award Book Challenge
Students read a collection of books selected for grades three, four, and five by the Association of Illinois School Library Educators.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Looking For Biggest Trees In Town
Nominations for every species of tree is encouraged, and the largest of each species will receive recognition.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Letter: Variants A Concern With Return To School For LW D210
"At this time, it does not make sense for students to return to full in-person learning after spring break," Grant Bruninga writes.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Jewel, Mariano's: Easter Grocery Store Hours In Frankfort
Most pharmacies in Frankfort will remain open on the Sunday holiday as some grocery chains will be closed.
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Lemont|News|
Poll Workers Needed In Lemont
Election judges and polling place technicians are needed.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
I&M Canal Bike Share Program Reopened In Lockport
The I&M Canal Bike Share program has reopened, and offers a station in Lockport.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Soccer, Water Polo, Volleyball: Lincoln-Way Score Round-Up
A round-up of scores of Lincoln-Way sports teams over the past week.
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Lemont|News|
Letter: Support Small Business By Voting Yes To D113A Referendum
"Lemont’s moms and pops are needed to support our mom-and-pop businesses," Jason Berry writes.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Letter: LW East Student Expresses Concerns Over In-Person Return
"As a student at Lincoln-Way East, I am concerned about the return to school after spring break," Nina Gentles writes.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Vaccine Eligibility Expanded To Phase 1c
All essential workers are now eligible to be vaccinated in suburban Cook County, public health officials announced.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Temps Soar To 70s: Illinois Easter Weekend Weather
Highs in the 50s are expected on Friday, 60s on Saturday and a high near 75 degrees on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Lady
Lady is a 7-year-old female Lab mix, who is 62 pounds.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Silver Cross Hospital’s Cardiac Surgery Expansion Opens
The new expansion includes operating rooms, recovery rooms and a 16-bed cardiovascular unit.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Voter Guide 2021: April 6 Consolidated Election
There are several local races in Frankfort, including the mayoral race, as well as an advisory question from the Frankfort Park District.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Old Canal Days Will Return For 2021
This year's festival will be June 10-13, and will move to the old Chevron property.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
97,367 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
That represents about 14.06 percent of the county's total population.
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