Frankfort, IL|News|
Cone With A Cop Planned In Frankfort
The event will be held at 1 p.m. June 23 at Culver's, 20592 S. La Grange Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Musician Releases Album Featuring Local Vocalists
Bret Figura, a drummer who lives in New Lenox and a long-time musician in the local scene, decided to compose an album entirely at home.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Shot Fired During Road Rage Incident: Person Of Interest Located
Police said the incident happened at noon on Wednesday at Route 30 and La Grange Road in Frankfort.
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Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Native Appears On The Bachelorette
Brandon Torres, who grew up in Mokena, was sent home in the first episode of season 17, which aired Monday on ABC.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
D91 First Grader Receives Student Technology Award From Infinitec
The award, presented by Infinitec, was presented to Tyler Walaga, who uses an iPad and TouchChat to communicate with family and teachers.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Pet Parade On Briedert Green Planned On Friday
The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. and end at noon; and you can decorate both yourself and your pet for the event.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Receives $1.5M In State Funding For Roads
The City of Lockport will receive $1,507,600 to beautify Route 171 (State Street) and IL Route 7 (Ninth Street).
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Fatal Fire: Lemont Rallies After Resident Loses Home, Brother
Sue Novak lost almost everything in the fire that took her brother's life. Now the community is working to help her rebuild.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Doubles Team Heads To IHSA Boys Tennis State Finals
Saraiya and Svoboda, a doubles team, placed fourth at sectional competition to earn their trip to the state finals, the school said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Historic Preservation, Plan Commissioners Appointed
David Toepper was appointed to the historic preservation commission; and Nichole Schaeffer and David Hogan to the plan commission.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Old Canal Days Features Fireworks Show For First Time
The show will be displayed to the southwest of the festival site, located on the former Chevron property at 301 W. Second St.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Beanie's Candy Store And Ice Cream Opening In Lockport
Beanie's Candy Store and Ice Cream, 1011 S. State St., is planning to open July 10.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Rock Orchestra Concert Planned At LW Central
The return concert for the orchestra will be held on June 17 at Lincoln-Way Central.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves 8 Streetlights For Parkside Estates
Eight streetlights will be installed as part of phase 2 of the subdivision, which was first developed in 2004.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Qualifies For IHSA Track and Field State Finals
Senior Megan Hunt will compete in the long jump at the state finals on Saturday.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Extends Watermain For Sloyan Building Site
The city is in the process of redeveloping this area into an "artisan business park," council documents state.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Semi-Truck Overturns At Route 30, La Grange In Frankfort: Police
Police advised drivers to avoid the area if possible for the next few hours.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Village Trustee Howard Announces Resignation
Trustee Jasen Howard's last board meeting will be June 28.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
New Lenox Woman's Rottweiler Headed To Westminster Dog Show
Otis, a Rottweiler from New Lenox, will compete at the 145th annual Westminster dog show in New York.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Approves 2 Site Improvement Grants
The council approved a $10,000 grant request from Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church and a $1,700 request from Tailoring By Anna.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
