Patch surveyed local Democrats and Republicans about the impact of Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan's selection as Mitt Romney's GOP running mate.
The newly-formed Will County Republican Women's Club is hosting a fundraiser Aug. 14 in Bolingbrook.
As Canadian National works on railroad improvements in New Lenox, part of Cedar Road will be closed this week and Nelson Road will be closed part of next week.
There's good news on the horizon. "I think we've seen the worst of it," said Rhonda Novak, Chief Will County Assessment Officer.
The case against New Lenox resident Joseph Messina is continued till Aug. 6. He's charged with beating a Joliet man into a coma outside of a Mokena bar in 2009.
A proposed stop sign was halted because it could cause traffic backups.
Letter of Credit policy for developers is up for review.
Paradise Park opens for more residents and LWSRA moves ahead with recreation building plans.
The aggravated battery case of Joseph Messina, of New Lenox, was postponed till July 30. He's charged with punching Joliet resident Eric Bartels into a coma outside of a Mokena bar in 2009.
$1,200 in contractual legal fees are wasted.
With watering restrictions in place locally as a way to ensure a healthy supply during emergencies, here's some ways you can conserve water.
What kind of tools and features would you like to see and a new-look newlenox.net?
Would a stop sign ease traffic to St. Jude, or cause backups for residents? Also, the board adds an extra monthly meeting and approves a special use permit for a new driving school.
Patch asked community members for their views on the high court upholding the Affordable Care Act. Plus, Silver Cross Hospital gave its statement on the decision.
Members of the church will protest in New Lenox on Sunday, specifically opposing a requirement to cover contraceptives.
The New Lenox Village Board voted 4-2 Monday against amending an agreement around Laraway Road and Berkot's, which was necessary to provide special use for a senior housing complex.
According to the Sun-Times, the Manhattan Village Board voted Tuesday to approve video gambling machines in local establishments. Will you go to those places because you can't do it in New Lenox?
The Village Station project, which involved 236 acres of commercial and residential development next to the Laraway Metra lot, could find a new developer after New Lenox learned it will get help from the Regional Transit Authority.
Starting Thursday, June 21, Schoolhouse Road will be closed just north of Route 30 as the state continues work on the 30 widening project. It could be closed for up to a month.
After years of seeking a right turn lane at Gougar Road and Route 30, construction is coming for an intersection that's been a safety hazard.
The New Lenox Village Board again voiced concern with the location of the project, which would be just south of the Speedway gas station at Laraway Road and Calistoga Drive.
New Lenox trustees voted to opt out of allowing video gaming machines in local establishments Monday with a 3-2 vote. One board member was absent and one abstained from voting.
New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann was hired last week as the superintendent of Union School District 81, which serves a little more than 100 students from New Lenox and Joliet.
The New Lenox mayor was recently hired as Union School District 81, a one-school district that includes a small part of New Lenox.
Newly drawn maps bring a Cook County district into some of Frankfort and New Lenox. Republican Tuck Marshall wants to challenge the Democratic incumbent.
Under pressure from Illinois Republicans and Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he's dropping his proposal to shift teacher pension costs to local school districts.
The largest village road project this summer is reconstructing Pine Street, which begins June 7, and will be closed to through traffic.
New Lenox trustees expressed concern with video gambling machines, but a couple of establishments said it would help their business.
Frankfort Republican Tuck Marshall is slated to run against Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson, of Olympia Fields, for the 40th District state Senate seat. Newly drawn maps bring Hutchinson's district into some of Frankfort and New Lenox.
The move would eventually save the village at least $129,000 each year.
Last week, the New Lenox Village Board approved a contract to conduct a study to plan ways to improve the Route 30 corridor.
After approving an agreement with Canadian National in 2010, construction could finally begin to make the needed upgrades for a quiet zone.
At next week's meeting, the Village Board could discuss whether to allow businesses to have video gaming machines, which could raise money for the state, village and host business. But should they be allowed?
After months of debate over a proposed senior housing project in New Lenox, the Village Board might not even vote on it, if trustees decide not to amend the annexation agreement.
Metra commuters are looking at a different experience, between station closures and airport-style security restrictions. Use the convenient resources of Patch to plan your commute during NATO week, especially through the summit.
Are your parkway trees infected? The village will remove them for free. You'll also have the option of getting a replacement tree for half the cost.
Names in the News: The New Lenox mayor told residents to boycott local gas stations, and suddenly everyone wanted him on the air.
Illinois is considering changes to the way it funds mandated busing for local school districts. At a recent Lincoln-Way school board meeting, Supt. Lawrence Wyllie said transportation is something the district needs to look at.
To park in New Lenox's Metra lots, it'll cost you $1.25 now, a 25-cent increase that will help the village cover the cost of maintaining the lots.
Before the New Lenox Village Board can decide whether senior housing should go near the Berkot's shopping center, trustees want to re-open the original annexation agreement and discuss the impact of switching a property from commercial to residential.