Lemont|News|
Chicago Area Runners Association Holds Annual Spring Trail Race In Lemont
Registration is still open for Sunday's race; it is CARA's only trail run and race in the suburbs.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
I cover the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago, including Lemont, Homer Glen, Lockport, Frankfort, Bolingbrook and Romeoville. I have a passion for local news and love to delve into each town's issues and community.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Concerts On The Green Line-Up
Concerts will be held every Sunday, June 21 through Aug. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Hickory Creek Middle School Presents 'Bye Bye Birdie'
Performances will take place at Hickory Creek Middle School on May 15-17.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
State Rep. La Ha Launches Summer Reading Program
The program is open to students entering Kindergarten through sixth grade.
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Lemont|News|
State Street Resurfacing Project Starts Monday
The project will last through mid-July.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Daily Storm Chances As Temps Warm To 80s For Chicago Area
There is a limited thunderstorm risk Friday through Wednesday for the Chicago area.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Celebrate Kindness Day In Bolingbrook On Saturday
Kindness Day started in 2018, and celebrates compassion, community and service.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont Student Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
Kinga Strzalka, a student at Lemont High School, was chosen for the scholarship.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Police Warn Residents Of Reports Of Counterfeit Bills
Some tips for checking currency include looking for watermarks, color-shifting ink, and the feel/texture of the bill.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Board Approves New Playground For Goreham Park
The purchase of the playground equipment and installation is with Cunningham Recreation for $200,171.54.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen Student Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
Miles Wilson, a student at Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family, was chosen for the scholarship.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Student Awarded $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
Mofetoluwa Khalid Suleiman, a student at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, was chosen for the scholarship.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Police Conduct Memorial Day 'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign
The enforcement campaign runs from May 15 to May 26.
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Lemont|News|
Three Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Students include baseball player Cannon Madej, women’s wrestler Molly O’Connor and cheerleader Morgan Sadelski.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
'Click It Or Ticket' Campaign Underway In Lockport For Memorial Day
The enforcement campaign, running May 15-26, is focusing on seat belt violations.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Suspected Hantavirus Case In Illinois Is Not Linked To Cruise Ship Outbreak: IDPH
Health officials believe the person may have contracted the illness while cleaning a home where rodent droppings were present.
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Lemont|News|
State Sen. Curran, State Rep. La Ha Host Senior Fair In Lemont
The senior fair, which offers a variety of resources and vendors, is set for June 30.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Hosts Public Works Open House
The May 23 open house will feature activities and treats at 299 Canterbury Lane.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Hadley Middle School Named 2026 National Gold Star School
Hadley Middle School is one of 57 schools in the country to receive this award.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Police Will Conduct Roadside Safety Checks On May 22
Exact locations of the roadside safety checks were not given.
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