Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Hosts Downtown Trick-Or-Treating On Halloween
Participating businesses will welcome trick or treaters, and costumes are encouraged.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
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- Lemont, IL
I cover the south/southwest suburbs of Chicago, including Lemont, Homer Glen, Lockport, Frankfort, Bolingbrook and Romeoville. I have a passion for local news and love to delve into each town's issues and community.
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NOAA Releases Winter 2026-2027 Outlook For Chicago Area
A look at what Illinoisans can expect this winter in terms of snow and cold temps.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Hidden Lakes Hosts Trout Season Celebration On Saturday
The free, all-ages program will run from 6 to 8 a.m. on Saturday.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Celebrate Halloween At Bolingbrook's Haunted Hangar
You can head out to the family-friendly Halloween experience from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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Lemont|News|
Drop Off Donations For #LovePurse Drive At State Rep. La Ha's Office
The initiative will help provide women in need and survivors of domestic abuse with purses filled with personal care items.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Social Security COLA For 2027 Revealed: Here's How Much More Illinois Seniors Will Get
The announcement comes as inflation adds pressure on household budgets and businesses and as midterm elections are weeks away.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Enjoy A Spooky Showing At The Roxy
The downtown Lockport theater has several Movie Night at The Roxy events planned through December.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Fall Storm System Will Arrive Thursday For Chicago Area
Soaking rainfall, gusty winds and much cooler temperatures are on the way.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spooktacular Halloween Festival Set For Oct. 24 In Bolingbrook
The free community event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Promenade.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Illinois Drivers Should Be On Lookout During Deer Mating Season
For white-tailed deer, peak mating season – called a rut – is late October to mid-November, the preserve said.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
New Sushi Restaurant Will Open In Former Bolingbrook Red Lobster Location
The restaurant will feature a rotating conveyer belt of all-you-can-eat sushi.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Michael's Location Closing
The craft store will close its location on Boughton Road.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Chicago Grocer To Open 1st Suburban Location In Romeoville
Developers will break ground on the new grocery store in the spring.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Sets 2026 Trick-Or-Treating Hours
Oct. 31 falls on a Saturday this year.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Board Discusses Concept Plan For New Warehouse
The concept plan is for the redevelopment of 18.7 acres in the M-2 zoning district at 717 Parkwood.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Homer Glen, Lockport 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.
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Lemont|News|
Lemont 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook 2026 Voter Guide: Everything You Need To Know
Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.
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