Frankfort, IL|News|
Quarter-Sized Hail, Damage To Buildings Reported From Monday's Storms In Frankfort
Over 500 customers remain without power in the Frankfort area from Monday's severe weather.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Lemont|News|
78 MPH Wind, 1.75-Inch Hail Recorded In Lemont During Monday's Storms
Lemont was hit by severe weather on Monday, including downed trees as well as flooding in some homes.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
La Grange Road Resurfacing Closures Begin Aug. 14 In Frankfort Area
The $2.1 million project consists of resurfacing the 2-mile stretch of U.S. 45, IDOT said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Lemont High School
The nine-week regular season begins with Week 1 games scheduled for Aug. 20-22.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Here’s An Early Look At Fall Forecast For Illinois
What can Illinoisans expect this fall?
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lock & Mule Closing For Good This Week In Lockport
The business is closing after five years, but owners say, "this location will soon begin a new chapter."
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Disney TV Show Filming Closes Streets In Lemont Tuesday Night
There will be no parking areas, traffic control and a road closure in downtown Lemont for the filming.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Mayor Selected For 2026 Edgar Fellows Program
Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta has been selected as one of 41 public policy leaders from across Illinois.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Student Named Salutatorian At Morgan Park Academy
This fall, Paluri will attend Northwestern University, where he plans to study biology on a pre-med track, the school said.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Village Hall Remains Closed After Monday's Severe Weather
Over 1,000 customers remain without power in the Lemont area after Monday's storms.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Over 214,000 Still Without Power Across Chicago Area After Monday's Severe Weather
ComEd said that 80 percent of outages should be restored by noon on Wednesday. Damage/tornado surveys are happening Tuesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Romeoville, IL|News|
Produce Pop-Up Planned Wednesday In Romeoville
Registration is not required for the event and volunteers will be on hand to line up and load vehicles with produce.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Severe Weather Updates: Power Outages, Crews Out Assessing Damage
A severe storm watch also remains in effect for Will County until 7 p.m.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Lemont Severe Weather Updates: Village Hall Closed, Power Outages
In addition to outages, the Village shared that New Avenue is closed between Main Street and Timberline Drive due to a gas leak.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Lemont|News|
Cook County Property Tax Bills Should Be Mailed Before Labor Day: Township
The County also still continues to work through 2025 certificate of error applications.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Will-Cook Road Closure Starts Monday Near Homer Glen
The road closure will end at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Tornado Warnings As Damaging Storms, 'Stifling Humidity' Hit Chicago Area
Here's when the worst of the storms could hit. An extreme heat warning was also in effect for most of the area.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
2 Florida Men Used Stolen Credit Card Info In Scheme To Buy $5K In Tablets At Target: Bolingbrook Police
Police say the two men also attempted to use the card information, obtained in a phone scam, at Macy's but were thwarted.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|News|
2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Lincoln-Way East
The nine-week regular season begins with Week 1 games scheduled for Aug. 20-22.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Back To School: District 91 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Milne-Kelvin Grove students head back to school on Aug. 19.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
