Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snowiest 3 Weeks In Over 40 Years: National Weather Service
The forecast for the week ahead looks clear of snow, except for Sunday, when accumulating snow is possible.
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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Frankfort, IL|News|
Up-Skirt Videos Of Minors: 2nd Lawsuit Against Frankfort Man
The owner of Parmesans Wood Fire Pizza faces 17 criminal charges and is accused of using a camera on his shoe to film girls as young as 14.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lenten Fish Fry Options Offered In Lockport
In Lockport, both the VFW Post 5788 and American Legion Post 18 will host Friday night fish fry events for Lent.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Person In Custody After Attempting To Enter LW Central: D210
This person had previously been issued a no-trespass letter for all Lincoln-Way properties.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Carry-Out Lenten Fish Fry Options Offered In New Lenox
In New Lenox, both the Knights of Columbus and VFW Post 9545 will host carry-out only Lenten fish fry events.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Students Compete In 2021 Scholastic Art Competition
Five Lincoln-Way students earned awards in the Scholastic Art Competition.
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Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Sicily
Sicily was found in a sealed box with her kittens, before she was saved and brought to NAWS.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
20,711 Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Will County
That represents about 2.99 percent of the county's total population.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
The Open Bottle Now Open In Lockport
This is the second location for the business, which opened its Tinley Park location in 2015.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Seeks Community Input For Morris Park Improvements
The township board is working with Upland Design to develop a master plan for the site.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Girl Scouts Host Drive-Thru Cookie Booths
The drive-thru events will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21; and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 6 and March 7.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Swears In 2 New Police Officers
Police officers Jessica Kaemerer and Kevin O'Keefe were sworn in by Mayor Jim Holland on Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
New Well Construction Approved By Frankfort Board
The new well will replace one which was failing and operating at a reduced capacity.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Approves $1.2 Million Water Main Contract
The board also approved proposals for its lawn maintenance program, streetlight repair and sanitary sewer program.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont High School Honors February Students Of The Month
Students of the month were senior Michael Haughey, junior Nina Pavlica, sophomore Reagan Russell, and freshman Zoe Austin.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
1st Day Of Spring Is Coming: How Warm Will It Feel In Illinois?
The Farmers’ Almanac’s extended spring forecast is out, giving Illinois residents a peek at when it will start warming up around here.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Should Park District Acquire Borg Warner Plant: Referendum
The plant could provide a community-centric location for indoor and outdoor recreational activities like swimming and turf fields.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
District 113A Board Hosts Another Virtual Referendum Info Session
The session will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 23.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Governor Should Veto HB 3360: Silver Cross Senior VP
"We urge the Governor to veto HB 3360 because of the devastating impacts it will have on patients, hospitals and the healthcare system."
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opening March 1
The hotel features 81 guestrooms and suites, an indoor pool, fitness facility, business and meeting centers, and a 24-hour market.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
