Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
$1,050,000 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Country Club Hills
Check your tickets for Tuesday's drawing!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
- New Lenox, IL
I was born and raised in the south suburbs. A Mother McAuley girl forever, I later memorized the potholes on I-57 during my five years attaining both bachelor and master degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During my time with local news, I have learned invaluable lessons in local journalism as I teared up while covering the funeral of a beloved couple and chased a renegade miniature pony through a subdivision. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community. I love working for Patch, and sharing my passion with our communities. Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lauren.traut(at)patch.com, or 708-465-4653.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
'Preserve the Moment' with Forest Preserve Photo Contest
Upload your best photos monthly to be in the running for final contest judging and prizes.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|News|
Lock Up and Speak Up: Palos Heights Police Urge Caution after Burglaries in Suburbs
Daytime burglaries in south suburbs prompt police to warn residents to be careful.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Police Warn of Phone Scams
Don't fall for it, folks. The Internal Revenue Service will never call you to request information or payment.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Expected Heat Prompts Earlier Game Time for Lemont Baseball
Lemont will face St. Viator in a state semifinal game at 9 a.m. on June 10.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Village of Orland Park Theatre Troupe Presents "Shrek the Musical"
Area Actors to Perform at Sandburg Performing Arts Center
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Village of Orland Park Launches Passport Mobile Parking App
New Mobile Payment Provider Available for Orland Park Metra Stations.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Eat at 3 Corners, Help Send Vector Robotics Team to Competition at NASA
Stop in beginning at 11 a.m., all day, and a portion of what you spend will go to the team of high school students.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Orland Park White Sox Grand Slam Event Open to Everyone
Discounted Tickets, Meal Plans and More for July 6 Game vs Yankees
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
Thieving Foursome Flung Clothes from Car as Cops Chased
The women were curbed and arrested in a Panera parking lot Friday evening.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Baseball Headed Back to IHSA State Finals for Second Time in Three Years
Lemont will face St. Viator in a state semifinal game at 10 a.m. on June 10.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
New Lenox|News|
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit against Shuttering LW North
The months-long legal battle comes to a close.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|News|
Local Jobs: Salina's Catering, Hartz Construction, First Personal Bank, Aurelio's
Looking for a new job or just a way to supplement your income? See what Patch found for you this week.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Farmers Market Opens Tuesday
Stop by for opening day!
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
LW 210 (Again) Overcharged Students for Driver's Ed Fees
Prior to its 2015–2016 mistake, the district committed a similar one in 2010.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Last Day of Art and Garden Street Fair
Find out what's in store.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Lemont Quarrymen to Host Opening Day Tournament
Game set for June 11.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Tinley Park, IL|News|
Tinley Park Plans to Build Disc Golf Course
Public meeting set for June 15.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Orland Park, IL|News|
State's Top Priority Needs to Be Budget with 'Adequate' Funds for Public Schools: D135
District 135 urges residents to speak out.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
