The Village will collect new and gently used winter coats, scarves and gloves.
As the weather turns colder and leaves fall off the trees, coyotes may be more visible in late fall.
Before frigid temperatures arrive, Illinois American Water is encouraging homeowners to take steps now to prevent water damage.
Collection carts will be set up in Joliet and Homer Glen to dispose of holiday string lights that no longer work.
The 50th annual craft show will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Lockport East.
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Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in Homer Glen or Lockport, and we’ll publish it in November.
All veterans and members of the public are invited to attend the event, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Konow's Corn Maze.
The event will be held Nov. 6 at the American Legion, 15052 Archer Ave., and doors open at 5 p.m., with trivia starting at 6 p.m.
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The program discusses the tribes who once inhabited Illinois and gives a brief history of the Trail of Tears as it pertains to those tribes.
Lockport resident Richard Fague is participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Harvest Hustle” virtual 5K program.
Walk-ins will be accepted during the clinic from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at the library.
The grant for the Village's Homer for the Holidays event will support the purchase of additional light sculptures and temporary signage.
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"The History Changers and Other Short Stories" combines Robby Meyers' interests of adventure, video games and history.
The city holds the contest throughout the year, and the deadline for the fall contest is Nov. 10.
More people are still shopping online due to the pandemic. Before you send those gifts, know the 2021 shipping deadlines in the area.
The library said the grant will provide for 30 new computers and other resources for the workforce.
Lockport resident Debi Shapiro earned an honorable mention for her photo of two eagles in Lockport.
The free event will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 23.
Since 2010, over 770 grants totaling over $760,000 have been awarded to Illinois fire and emergency organizations.
Residents can help pick up litter in parks, along roads, near businesses or in your neighborhood, according to the Village.
Over 96,000 Dry Tons of Residuals and Biosolids have been kept out of Landfills
The Lockport Township Fire Protection District will hold a blood drive on Oct. 30.
Homer Glen and Lockport have 49 registered sex offenders, according to the Illinois Sex Offender Registry.
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The 8-year-old border collie, Bowie, is certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Bowie's owner Lieutenant Courtney Foster said.
The gardening program, part of a collaboration between the Forest Preserve and Homer Glen, will take place Sept. 29 at Village Hall.
The ducks could be spotted around town all summer and were a part of the "Keep Our Small Businesses Afloat" program.
The open house will include demonstrations from different teams, a car show, a kids firefighter obstacle course and more.
Scarecrows will be placed along the path behind Challenge Fitness and the Dellwood Park Community Center, starting Oct. 3.
Interested families, business and organizations can decorate scarecrows, which will be displayed through October at Heritage Park.
The sale will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday; 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday; and 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 16 at Lock and Mule in downtown Lockport.
The club said the fundraiser supports its Legacy Project, which is raising funds for an interactive boatyard park on the Chevron property.
The preserve said the photo contest continues through December with monthly winners.
The city's weekly car show will continue on Monday nights from 3 to 7 p.m.
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