Gia Bucci took a class assignment and turned it into much more as she advocates for those with disabilities to receive fair wages.
One of Frankfort's biggest events of the year, the Frankfort Fall Fest typically relies on around 150 volunteers to help run the show.
Hastings is excited to announce that the Frankfort Park District is set to receive $174,000 to develop Windy Hill Park.
The deadline for entering the 13th annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off is July 22. The competition is scheduled for July 30.
Plus: More License Plate Readers | Classic Car Owners Reunited | Cars Crash Into Salons | Tesla Dealership | Pet Of The Week| Obits | More.
The Park District was recently awarded $174,000 as part of the State of Illinois for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant.
7-Eleven is offering early access to free Slurpees and snack deals to rewards members. Here's how to snag those deals in.
Plus: Crash Victim Fights To Save Leg; Friendship Festival; Parapalooza; Dreams Come True; Movie Night Scare; Pet of the Week; Obits.
This week staff was informed that at Lakeview South pond a significant amount of fish were found floating in the water.
Plus: Sex Offender Charged Again; 'Organized Crime Ring'; Life Saving Awards; Mount Carmel Going Co-Ed?; Pizza Place Stabbing; more.
4th of July Celebration: Monday, July 4 * 5:00 - 9:00 pm at Main Park * 400 Nebraska Street, Frankfort, IL
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is hosting a free community Touch-A-Truck event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18.
Plus: No Bond In Shaken Baby Death; Greek Fest; Swedish Day; Country Club Off Market; Pet Of The Week; Obits.
The free event will include music, giveaways, refreshments and free use of the Splash Park.
The third annual event will include work from 28 local artists and will also include a string quartet and other activities this weekend.
The 11th annual Strive For 5 event is being held to remember Patrick Mizwicki, who was struck and killed by a car while running in 2011.
Windy Hill Park, located at Pfeiffer Road & Charrington Road, will be treated for weeds, weather permitting.
The District is anxious and excited to open the new facility. We are hopeful it will be in the near future.
The Community Garage sale is scheduled to take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A measure furthering State Senator Michael E. Hastings’ work to make Illinois a leader in preventing climate change is now law.
Illinois now has a new law on the books to address the growing need for mental health services for first responders, thanks to Sen. Hastings
Illinois put an end to surprise medical bills, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings.
Illinois has new laws on the books to combat car hijackings, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings.
The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books, record the names of the books on a form to Hastings’ office by Aug. 19.
The free Cruise Nights are scheduled for Monday nights from June 6 through Sept. 26 at Breidert Green in downtown Frankfort.
The Troop raised money through the annual cookie sale to fund their project.
The Commissioner Park's Splash Park is slated to open June 4.
Suburban Service League in Frankfort Donates to Help Children and Teens Fighting Cancer
Students at Oak Forest High School raised $1,000 for Maggie DeVries, who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in January.
It was the first time Summit Hill Junior High appeared in the finals of IESA AA State Tournament.
More than 100 businesses in the 19th District were awarded over $4 million in funding from the Back to Business program.
Hastings is excited to announce that the Village of Frankfort is set to receive nearly $25,000.
Multiple parks will be treated for weeds control.
Multiple parks in Frankfort will be treated for weeds.
Over 2,000 stores around the country will take part in Free Comic Book Day on Saturday. Which stores in Frankfort are participating?
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Illinois now has new laws on the books to help battle the substitute teacher shortage.
Plus: Cookie Cravers' Dream; Prison For Ex-Mayor; Butterfly Art Exhibit; Attempted Carjacking; Mai Fest; Obits; more.
Frankfort residents who don't cut their lawns in May could face a fine from the Village if the grass is too long or there are noxious weeds.
The Country Market runs on Sundays through Oct. 30 in downtown Frankfort. More than 50 vendors have already signed on.