Lemont|News|
Construction Crew Hit Gas Line On McCarthy Road: Cops
The leak is in the area of Fourth and Fifth Streets at McCarthy Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Lemont|News|
Well Failure, Outdoor Watering Prohibited In Lemont
Pukula said the well is being pulled and inspected for the issue.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Park District Asks For Village's Help Purchasing Borg Warner
The park district learned that there are several offers to purchase the property, including at least one from an industrial buyer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Announces Second Semester Honor Roll
LTHS announced students on its high honor and honor roll for the second semester of the 2020-21 school year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
No Masks Required For Fully Vaccinated, Starting Friday: Diocese
The Diocese of Joliet said capacity limits and registration for all church services will also be lifted on Friday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Food Truck Fridays Return To Will County Preserves
Food trucks will visit preserves in Shorewood, Mokena, Naperville and Homer Glen on a rotating basis each Friday this summer.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Daily Thunderstorm Chances In Illinois, Hot Weather Continues
The weather service said chances for severe weather are low but that heavy downpours are possible.
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Chicago, IL|News|
90 Degree Temps, Hot And Dry Weather For The Weekend
The first weekend of June looks to be hot and dry, with "mid-summer warmth," the weather service said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
College Credits: Students Graduate, Earn Academic Honors
Area students are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Seasonal Watering Restrictions In Effect In Mokena
Outdoor lawn watering is allowed only on an odd/even basis from 7-11 a.m. and from 7-11 p.m., the village said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Market On Canal Planned Sunday In Lemont
The outdoor street market, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday on Canal Street, will feature over 35 vendors.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way Score Round-Up: Baseball, Soccer, Wrestling, Softball
A round-up of scores of Lincoln-Way Central and West sports teams over the past week.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Free Meal Kits Available At D122's Spencer Trail
The district said the kits are available for kids and teens 18 years and younger.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Unclear How Many St. Joseph Teachers Will Return For Fall
Only two teachers have renewed their contracts for teaching in the fall at the school after the arrest of former teacher Jeremy Hylka.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Man Charged After Hurling Glass Bottles At Pizzeria: Police
Police said Daniel Deinema, 34, was "verbally aggressive" toward a woman while throwing glass bottles at her.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|News|
Frankfort Sex Offender Gets 8 Years For Child Pornography: County
Aaron Bettenhausen, 43, was charged by New Lenox Police in 2020, after taking upskirt videos of women at a Target, officials said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Concerts On The Green Return: Line-Up Released
The concerts take place every Sunday, starting June 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Breidert Green.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
Mokena Park District Plans Chalk It Up Contest
Participants at the event can use sidewalk chalk to create their own art.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
NAWS Adoptable Pet Of The Week: Remi
Remi came from a high-kill shelter in Texas, where she was at risk of euthanasia.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Mokena, IL|News|
AmeriPro Roofing Reopens Mokena Location
The Mokena store, 19612 S. La Grange Road, is the sixth location in Illinois, according to the company.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
