Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Plans Earth Day Event, Country Market
The popular Country Market will open for the season on April 25.
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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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Chug
Chug was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Texas, where he was at risk of euthanasia.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
50 MPH Gusts Possible As Rain, 'Embedded' Storms Approach IL
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for most of the area, and gusts of 45 or 50 mph are expected.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Meet Homer Township Library Trustee Candidate: Robert Mikols
Robert Mikols is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Homer Township Public Library Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
71,042 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
That represents about 10.26 percent of the county's total population.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Meet Homer Township Library Trustee Candidate: Eileen McCaffrey
Eileen McCaffrey is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Homer Township Public Library Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Branch Collection, Yard Waste Pick-Up Starts April 5 In Frankfort
The Village of Frankfort's branch collection program, as well as NuWay Disposal's yard waste collection services, start pick-up on April 5.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Meet Lincoln-Way D210 Board Of Ed Candidate: Joseph Kosteck
Joseph Kosteck is one of five candidates running for three open positions on the Lincoln-Way Community High School Board of Education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Board Recognizes Eagle Scout
Rory Flanagan achieved Eagle Scout status, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America for his project with Hines VA Hospital.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Holds Food Drive For Lockport Food Pantry
For those who would like to donate, you can drop off donations in the designated trailer outside Village Hall, 14240 W. 151st St.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Meet Mokena Park District Board Candidate: Israel Smith
Israel Smith is one of four candidates running for three open positions on the Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Approves $293K Contract For Test Well
The test is the first stage of the design process for a new well and water treatment plant at the Elsner Road water tower site.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Gost Coffee Celebrates 1 Year At New Lenox Location
When Gost Coffee owner Daniel Bednarz opened his New Lenox store in late 2019, he could not have predicted how his first year would go.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors March Students Of The Month
The honorees were senior Emily Schlueter, junior Alexa Potaczek, sophomore Toni Sarussi, and freshman Shokhrukh Muradov.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Meet Lemont Public Library Trustee Candidate: Patricia Camalliere
Patricia Camalliere is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Meet Homer District 33C Board Of Ed Candidate: Jennifer Rudolph
Jennifer Rudolph is one of six candidates running for four open positions on the Homer District 33C Board of Education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Meet Homer Township Library Trustee Candidate: Phyllis Dahlstrand
Phyllis Dahlstrand is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Homer Township Public Library Board.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Four Car Burglaries Reported This Weekend In New Lenox: Cops
A Jeep Wrangler was also stolen last week; the sixth stolen car in six months in New Lenox, according to police.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Meet Lincoln-Way D210 Board Of Education Candidate: Emily Biegel
Emily Biegel is one of five candidates running for three open positions on the Lincoln-Way Community High School Board of Education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Meet Homer District 33C Board Of Ed Candidate: Lawrence Vacala
Lawrence Vacala is one of six candidates running for four open positions on the Homer District 33C Board of Education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
