Frankfort, IL|News|
Part Of Route 30 Closed Early Wednesday In Frankfort Due To Crash: Police
"Please use caution if traveling in the area and seek an alternative route if possible," police said.
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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Lemont|News|
Lemont Students Set Nine AP Exam School Records For Third Straight Year
Lemont High School offers 21 different AP courses for its students.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Community Helps Fill Trucks For Currie Ford's Food Drive
The food drive will continue through Wednesday, so residents have one more day to donate.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Spooky Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Planned By State Rep. Avelar
State Rep. Avelar will host the waste disposal event in Lockport on Halloween.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
'Scary At The Prairie' Brings Costume Runs To Frankfort Park
The Oct. 17 event features a 100-yard dash, 1-mile fun run or 5K for kids and families.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Township Fire Holds Annual Open House
Held during Fire Prevention Week, the open house will feature kids activities and a chance to meet firefighters and check out fire equipment
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Fountaindale Library For Nov. 3 General Election
Ballot envelopes in the drop boxes are collected daily and returned to the Will County Clerk's Office for processing.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
31st Annual Midnight Madness Helps Bring Holiday Shopping To Downtown Frankfort
The annual event offers special sales and promotions from lots of local businesses.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Sets 2026 Trick-Or-Treating Hours
Halloween falls on a Saturday this year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
County Board Member Submits Resolution To Begin Public Hearing Process On Data Center Moratorium
County Board Member Destinee Ortiz said the proposal follows the approach that Lake County took earlier this year.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Rain, Storm Chances Begin Mid-Week For Chicago Area
Dense fog will start the week on Monday, before dry conditions on Monday and Tuesday turn to rain by Wednesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Holds Auction For 18 Route 66 Benches
The bench auction will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Central Square in Lockport.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Bark-Tober Fest Returns To Romeoville
Dog costume contests, local food vendors and fall fun will all be featured at the fest on Oct. 4.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Ninth Annual Romeoville High School Spartan Classic Features 17 Bands
Proceeds from the Oct. 3 Classic support the RHS Marching Band program.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Age-Restricted Community Approved In Bolingbrook
The 24-unit, 55-and-over community would be located at Reagan Boulevard and Naperville Road.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Widespread Rain Returns Next Week To Chicago Area After Mostly Dry Weekend
Here's what to expect as more rainy weather settles in.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemontster Trick-Or-Treating Planned In Downtown Lemont
The free event will be held at participating downtown businesses on Oct. 24.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Lane Closures Possible On Canterbury Due To Food Pantry Project
"Please use caution and allow additional travel time when traveling through the area," the Village shared.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
New Exhibit Opening At Lockport Gallery
The exhibition, "Dancing for Our Tribe: Potawatomi Tradition in the New Millennium," opens Oct. 9.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Lawyer 'Very Worried' About Corie Walsh, Wants Her Hospitalized: 'She Was Psychotic' At Time Of Son's Death
Family was at the courthouse in support of the Frankfort mom accused of killing her toddler: "They all know this is not who she is."
Andrea Earnest and Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
