Homer Glen-Lockport 2017 Year In Review: Most Read Stories

HOMER GLEN-LOCKPORT, IL — As we head into 2018, it can be a good time to take a look back at the past year and what stories were the most read. These stories include new businesses, crime and community events.

So let's take a few moments to have a stroll down memory lane and peruse Patch's most memorable Homer Glen-Lockport stories of 2017:

Anti-Transgender Sign Is 'Just Satire,' Lockport Business Owner Says Again

• For the second time in as many years, Will County Loan Co. is facing controversy over an anti-transgender message on its marquee sign. The pawn shop, located at 1111 E. Ninth St. in Lockport, has drawn anger from some residents with a sign reading, "Help Wanted - Must Be Female From Birth."...Read more.

Former Lockport Mayor Dead at 45

• Former Lockport Mayor Tim Murphy passed away Monday, April 17. At 6:57 a.m., paramedics were called to Murphy's Lockport home, and he was transported to Silver Cross Hospital...Read more.

Lockport Township Car Dealership Closed, Owner Has Dealer's License Suspended

• A Lockport Township business owner was arrested and charged with several misdemeanors and citations, according to Secretary of State Police. Joe Tessone, the owner of Tessone Motors, a used car dealership in Lockport Township, was arrested Monday by Secretary of State Police after an investigation dug up several violations against him...Read more.

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Will County Police Identify and Charge Homer Glen Gas Station Armed Robbery Suspect

• Robert A. Bennet, 37, of Lansing, has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery at the Speedway Gas Station, 15060 S. Bell Road, in Homer Glen. At 5:20 a.m. March 14, Bennet robbed the Homer Glen gas station at gunpoint and stole a customer's car, the Will County Sheriff's Office said....Read more.

Homer Glen Family Holds 'Chalk-A-Thon' To Give Back To Charity

• One Homer Glen family is giving back to Ronald McDonald House, after the charity supported them while their daughter was sick. The Cepkauskas family will be hosting the "Cepkauskas Chalk-a-Thon" at 12 p.m. Oct. 7 to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House...Read more.

Marcus Theatres Coming To Lockport In 2019

• Marcus Theatres has closed on seven acres of property in Lockport off of I-355 and 159th Street. The theater will be a part of the Lockport Square shopping center, and will hopefully open in 2019...Read more.

Lockport Man Stabs, Attacks 63-Year-Old Woman: Cops

• A Lockport man was arrested for stabbing and attacking a 63-year-old woman. Donald Rouser, 51, of the 400 block of Dellwood Avenue, was charged with home invasion and aggravated battery after the incident...Read more.