Mokena, IL|News|
1 Dead After Mokena House Fire: Fire District
The fire district said the fire was caused by a cigarette, which was accelerated by a mobile oxygen concentrator.
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.
Posting Activity
Mokena, IL|News|
Prairie Ridge Park Hit With Hateful Graffiti: Park District
Hateful graffiti was spray-painted on the park's basketball court, bike path; the baseball field and dugout were damaged.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Meet Frankfort Township Trustee Candidate: Mary Beth Windberg
Mary Beth Windberg is one of eight candidates running for four open positions for trustee on the Frankfort Township Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Moves To Second Round Of 'Strongest Towns' Contest
Lockport will face off against Middleton, Wisconsin in the second round of the contest.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Mystery Mailer: No One Knows Who Sent Clavio Attack Ad
A search for the political committee named on the mailer turns up no results with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Letter: Pawlak Properties Supports D113A Referendum
Strongly consider voting YES on April 6 to pass the District 113A referendum to protect and increase your home’s value, Pawlak wrote.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Meet Frankfort Township Trustee Candidate: Barbara Dutton
Barbara Dutton is one of eight candidates running for four open positions for trustee on the Frankfort Township Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Nazi Salute, 'White Power' Shout Lead To Hate Crime Charge: Cops
New Lenox police said the man extended his arm in a Nazi salute while yelling "white power" several times at a woman and her children.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
LHS Junior Named Lemont's St. Patrick's Day Queen
Lemont High School junior Kaley Cronin was crowned as queen on Saturday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Meet Joliet Junior College Trustee Candidate: James Budzinski
James Budzinski is one of five candidates running for two open positions for trustee on the Joliet Junior College board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way West Student Receives National Art Award
Jenna's photograph, titled “Vulnerability,” was one of only 2,000 works to receive a National Medal.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Rain, Storms Possible Throughout Week, Temps Hit 60s For IL
Temps will be in the 50s and 60s all week, but rain is possible Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Obituary: William Allen Novak
William Allen “Bill” Novak, devoted husband, son, brother, grandfather and friend, died March 6.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Holds COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
The Health Department and the Lockport Township Fire Protection District recently completed 1,600 second round vaccinations at East campus.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Fire Protection District Completes Live Burn Trainings
Throughout the training, fire crews began controlled burns in different areas throughout the house, the district said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Meet New Lenox Park District Board Candidate: Mark Ott Jr.
Mark Ott Jr. is one of three candidates running for two open positions on the New Lenox Community Park District Board of Commissioners.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Candidate Barbara Dutton Running For 2 Seats At Once
Barbara Dutton is running for both Frankfort Park District Commissioner and Frankfort Township Trustee.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Meet Frankfort Park District Candidate: Thomas Ruvoli Jr.
Thomas Ruvoli Jr. is one of five candidates running for four open positions on the Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Temps In The 60s, Sunny Weekend Expected For Illinois
Rain isn't expected until Tuesday or Wednesday, according to the weather service.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Meet Lemont Library Trustee Candidate: Michaeline Skibinski
Michaeline Skibinski is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
