Lemont|News|
Obituary: Barbara Rhodes
Barbara C. Rhodes, 80, of Batavia, died June 24.
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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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Homer Glen, Lockport
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Romeoville
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
4th Of July Travel: Best Time To Get Out Of Lemont
Independence Day travel is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels as more than 47 million people take to U.S. roads and skies this year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Fire District Plans Blood Drive For Saturday
The blood drive will be held from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Station No. 6, 19623 W. Renwick Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Police Offer Vacation Check Service For Residents
A Romeoville officer can check on your home up to three times per day to make sure it remains secure.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued As Storms Hit Chicago Area
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Joliet, Plainfield and Romeoville until 3 p.m. Monday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Tank
Tank is a 2-year-old male Lab mix, and weighs 64 pounds, according to the society.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
The Pandemic Trimmed Its Business, But Salon Is Growing Again
Dodaro-Hernandez opened the salon, 1308 N. Cedar Road, which focuses on bringing organic, clean beauty to clients, in August 2019.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Apartment Fire In Lemont, No One Injured: Cops
The fire happened Monday afternoon in the 900 block of State.
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Lemont|News|
Old Quarry Band Director Wins Music Educator Award
This yearly award, sponsored by Quinlan and Fabish Music, is given to celebrate excellence in music education.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Sends 11 Wrestlers To State Competition
The state competition will be held Friday at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Best Patio, Beer Garden In Frankfort: Readers Pick
Readers chose Trail's Edge Brewing Co. and Jameson's Pub as their favorite outdoor patios in Frankfort, according to our poll.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Best Patio, Beer Garden In Homer Glen, Lockport: Readers Pick
Readers chose Paradise Bay's outdoor patio as their favorite in Homer Glen and Lockport, according to our poll.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Best Patio, Beer Garden In Mokena: Readers Pick
Readers chose Balagio's outdoor patio as their favorite in Mokena, according to our poll.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Best Patio, Beer Garden In New Lenox: Readers Pick
Readers chose 3 Corners Grill and Tap's outdoor patio as their favorite in New Lenox, according to our poll.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Best Patio, Beer Garden In Lemont: Readers Pick
Readers chose Corner Stone Tavern's outdoor patio as their favorite in Lemont, according to our poll.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Lockport
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Lockport.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Mokena
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Mokena.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near New Lenox
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around New Lenox.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
