Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Invites Veterans To 12th Annual Celebration In January
The Jan. 15 celebration will be held at East Campus before the varsity boys basketball game.
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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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Blain's Farm & Fleet Celebrates 10 Years In The Community
Several of the store's team members have also been with Blain's Farm & Fleet since the location's earliest days.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Golf Carts Stolen From Lockport Golf Course: Sheriff
Surveillance video shows three men taking the golf carts just after 2 a.m. Wednesday, the sheriff's office told Patch.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
4 Lemont Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
Three LHS baseball players and a gymnast have committed to compete collegiately.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Community Health Fair Offers Screenings, Fitness Demos
The fair is a free event for all ages, and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Eight VVSD Schools Earn 'Exemplary' Designation From Illinois State Board Of Education
Also: seven schools earned the approaching exemplary designation and four received commendable designations.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
3 Inches Of Snow Possible As Winter Weather Advisory For Parts Of Will, Cook Counties
The Friday morning commute will be impacted.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
These Bolingbrook Restaurants Are Open Thanksgiving, But Get Your Reservation In
Check out some Thanksgiving dining options in the Bolingbrook area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Bus Driver Honored For Bravery, Intervening During Child's 'Concerning Interaction' With Unfamiliar Car
Bus driver Owen Flemming was honored for his "extraordinary bravery and commitment," including taking action to protect an 8-year-old girl.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Newly-Opened Romeoville 7 Brew Offers 'Caffeine For A Cause' This Weekend
From Nov. 13-15, a limited menu on a "pay-what-you-want basis" will raise donations for Heart Haven Outreach.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Flu, COVID And RSV In Illinois: Thanksgiving Health Guide
Nationally, seasonal flu activity is increasing in many areas, including in Illinois.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Business Leader, Beloved Community Member Dies
The Romeoville restaurant announced the news of its founder's death on Wednesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Snow Chances, Several Days Of Rain Expected For Chicago Area
The Chicago area could see its first snowflakes of the season, with some "slushy accumulation" possible.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Construction Worker Still In Critical Condition, Investigation Ongoing: Palos Park PD
The driver of the vehicle, an 82-year-old man, has been released from the hospital, police said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort's Candlelight House Walk Returns For 45th Edition
Take a tour through some of Frankfort's beautifully decorated homes.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer For The Holidays: Carolers, Food, Santa And More At Heritage Park
Also: stay for the park lighting at dusk.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Baby Goat Is Likely Source Of E. Coli Infections At Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm: Health Department
Two more cases were laboratory-confirmed after the investigation at Bengtson's, bringing the total cases to seven, officials said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Veterans Day Ceremony Planned Wednesday In Lemont
All are welcome at the ceremony, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the World War II monument.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Prairie Nature Preserve Receives Award For Restoration Project
Lockport Prairie is home to the globally rare dolomite prairie.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Football Advances To IHSA Class 8A Quarterfinals
Bolingbrook (no. 5 seed) will play Oswego (no. 4 seed) at 5 p.m. on Saturday at Oswego.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
