Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Lockport Police Hold Free Car Seat Check Event
Certified technicians will be on-site to make sure your child's car seat is installed properly.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Fountaindale Public Library Serves As Early Voting Site For Nov. 3 General Election
Early voting starts Oct. 19 at the library.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Basement Fire Damages Home In Lockport: Fire District
No one was injured in the incident, and firefighters safely rescued four cats from the home.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Chance Of Storms, Summer-Like Humidity To Return Later This Week To Chicago Area
Tuesday and Wednesday could see a few severe storms.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Injuries Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash On I-55 In Bolingbrook: State Police
All northbound lanes were closed while police responded to the crash. Lanes have since reopened.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Hottest Summers On Record: How This Year Ranked In Illinois
Most of the U.S. saw some of their hottest summers on record, but that wasn't the case in the Midwest.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
14 DUI Arrests Made During Will County Sheriff's Labor Day Safety Campaign
The sherrif's office also issued 35 speeding citations.
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Lemont|News|
Fall Household Recycling Event Planned For Sept. 19
Recycle electronics, prescription medications, bikes and more at the recycling event.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pleasant Friday, Before Warm And Humid Saturday For Chicago Area
There is a chance of rain Sunday and again on Monday to start the work week.
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Lemont|News|
LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT
The LHS senior is involved in National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, robotics and varsity tennis.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
Family Fall Fest Planned At Dellwood Park
The fest will be held on Columbus Day, so "spend the day off school making fall memories at Dellwood Park."
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Lemont|News|
Enter Your House In Lemont Park District's Halloween House Decorating Contest
The free contest is open to Lemont residents only, for ages 18+.
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Romeoville, IL|News|
Romeoville Splash Pads Closed For The Season
The splash pads will reopen Memorial Day 2027.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Community Prayer Vigil Planned In Frankfort On Friday
The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Friday on Breidert Green.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Announces 2026 Grand Marshal, Citizens Of The Year And Family Of The Year
All of the honorees will participate in the Pathways Parade on Sept. 13, the Village shared.
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Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Bolingbrook Pet Store Closing Later This Month
The business first opened in December 2007.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
No Arrests Announced 1 Week After Beloved Fairmont Mom Slain In Lockport Township
No announcement of arrests or persons in custody has been made in connection to a fatal shooting in Lockport Township last week.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
'Devastated By This Tragic Loss': District 157-C Schools Offer Mental Health Resources After Student Death
The District shared that its schools are open on Wednesday to process the tragedy as a school community.
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Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
39 Seat Belt Citations Issued During Lockport Police's Labor Day Enforcement
The department said it also issued nine speeding tickets.
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Frankfort, IL|News|
Frankfort Girl, 6, Killed In School Bus Accident
Other students on the bus were evaluated by first responders, the district said.
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