Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
LTHS Senior's Community-Wide Project Collects Hundreds Of Backpacks
LTHS student Ollina Thompson had the idea for Hope On Their Shoulders a few weeks before the school year started.
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- Lemont, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Fire Department Holds Open House
Explore firetrucks, meet firefighters and learn about fire safety at the annual open house.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Traveling Art Exhibit Opens Sept. 23 At Isle A La Cache
"The Stick" traveling exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays until Dec. 13.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will County Clerk Launches New Online Vital Records Ordering Platform
The new system replaces an ordering process that had been in place for decades.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Flood Risk As Up To 4 Inches Of Rain Possible By Sunday In Chicago Area
Those with outdoor plans this weekend might be disappointed.
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Lemont|News|
Early Voting Starts Oct. 19 At Lemont Township Community Center
The General Election is Nov. 3.
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Lemont|News|
'Treat Or Treat' For The Lemont Food Pantries During October
Donation bins will be inside the Lemont Police Department and at Jewel.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Submits Grant For Future Downtown Lockport Streetscape Project
The City is going to pursue funding for the project through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.
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Lemont|News|
New Therapy Practice Opens Inside Lemont Wellness Clinic
The new practice provides support for kids, teens, adults and families.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Early Voting Starts Oct. 19 At Homer Township, Lockport Township
The General Election is Nov. 3.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens Frankfort Location
Spirit Halloween will open 56 stores in Illinois this year.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens Bolingbrook Location
Spirit Halloween will open 56 stores in Illinois this year.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Acupuncture Clinic Opens Its Doors For Community Day Of Healing
Complimentary acupuncture treatments will be offered, focusing on supporting stress, anxiety and grief.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will County Vote By Mail Ballots Will Start Mailing Out Sept. 24
Completed Vote By Mail ballot envelopes may be returned by mail or to a designated Vote By Mail ballot drop box in Will County.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Embers, 933 Speakeasy To Temporarily Stop Restaurant Operations
The Lockport restaurant said it hopes this is "simply a pause, not a goodbye."
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Unreported Shots Fired Incident In Lockport: Sheriff's Office Asks Residents To Review Video Footage
The sheriff's office said that several shots were fired in the 200 block of Weslyan Street in Lockport at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 2.
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Lemont|News|
Four Lemont Students Named National Merit Commended Students
National Merit Commended Students accolades are Adam Dunkin, Benjamin Petri, Ishan Samani and Haley Young.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Village Hall, Frankfort Library Serve As Early Voting Sites For Nov. 3 Election
Early voting begins Oct. 19 at both sites.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Moves Forward On Multi-Use Path Plans In Prestwick Subdivision
The Village is seeking grant funding for the project, which would construct a path from Prestwick to the Old Plank Road Trail.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Second Public Hearing Planned In Bolingbrook To Discuss Water Rate Increase
Illinois American Water is asking for a rate increase of $142.4 million.
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