Lemont|News|
Lemont Athletic Hall Of Fame Set To Induct Four On Sept. 13
The hall of fame’s 20th induction class will include Steve Bradford ‘67, Chris Traina, Rylie (Jay) VanAsdlen ‘15, and John Young.
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- Lemont, IL
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Cheaper Imported Beef Could Be Coming, But Savings May Be Slim In Illinois
Ground beef prices averaged $6.89 a pound nationally in July.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fall Fair Planned At Bolingbrook Memory Care Community
The fair will feature bounce houses, games and a petting zoo.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook's CG's Comedy Club Closes
While it didn't confirm a new location, the business did tease some future plans.
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Lemont|News|
Water Lantern Festival Returns To Lemont
The event offers the lantern release, live music, local food vendors and interactive activities.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fire Training Tower Plans Approved By Bolingbrook Board
The training tower will be located at the new fire training complex.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Siegel's Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest Opens Sept. 19
The pumpkin fest offers a pumpkin field, corn mazes, games, rides and more.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
16th Annual Sweets & Savory Crawl Returns To Downtown Lockport
This year's event, planned for Sept. 20, will celebrate the Route 66 Centennial.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Lincoln-Way East Student Council Collects Over 1,000 Pounds Of Food During Food Drive
The student council food drive was hosted during a Lincoln-Way East home football game.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Free Community Shred Event Planned In Frankfort
Secure, on-site shredding for personal documents will be offered, the Village shared.
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Lemont|News|
CITGO Lemont Refinery Holds Planned Emergency Response Drill On Tuesday
The drill will involve several local, state and federal response agencies, including the EPA and the Coast Guard.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fall Fest: What To Know Before You Go
Carnival hours, entertainment schedule and more for the Frankfort Fall Festival.
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Lemont|News|
'Enchanted Adventure' Featuring Pumpkin Trail Returns To The Forge: Lemont Quarries
The nightly event will run from Sept. 25 to Nov. 1.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Township To Ask Voters About Illinois Voter ID Laws
Frankfort Township is one of several townships in Will County asking about voter ID laws.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Moves Into Chicago Area: Here's When It Will Hit
Some storms could be strong to severe, NWS said.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
'Fighting For A Cure For Our Babies': Lockport Mom Raising Funds For Daughter's Battle Against Rare Disease
The fundraiser will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Silo Bend Park and pavilion.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Fire District To Ask Voters For Limiting Rate Increase
The referendum will be placed on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Park District's Fall Fest Returns Sept. 19
Head to the fest for free activities like hay rides, a mini corn maze, food trucks and more.
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Lemont|News|
St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School Welcomes Students Back To School
SASP welcomed its community back to school, with a theme of "Together, We Rise," for the upcoming year.
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Lemont|News|
Market In The Park Returns To The Forge: Lemont Quarries
The market, featuring over 80 vendors, will be held on Sunday.
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