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Burger King robbed

Sun-Times News Group — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

FRANKFORT--Police in Frankfort are looking for two armed men who robbed a Burger King last week.

Soldier finally gets honeymoon

By Carly A. Mullady SUN-TIMES NEWS GROUP — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Two weeks after he married his wife, Angela, he left to serve with the Army in Kuwait.

Proud American Days this weekend

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Main stage entertainment

Calendar Notes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Thursday through Saturday

Senior Notes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Eastern Will County

Family calendar

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Today

Kids love bike camp

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Arick Burt pedaled round and round the field house at Lincoln-Way East High School, a yellow-shirted volunteer running alongside. After years of trying to ride a bicycle, the 9-year-old Tinley Park boy was finally succeeding. "It's very fun," said Arick, 9. He and his brother, Andrew, 6, took part in the Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp sponsored by the Lincoln-Way Area Special Education Co-op District 843.

Community Notes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Hospice volunteer training

Area trips

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Tour of Chicago

Classroom Notes

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort

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Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

TODAY

New Lenox man dies in LaSalle Co. plane crash

By Patrick Ferrell / pferrell@scn1.com — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Joseph Johnson of New Lenox had a lifelong dream to learn to fly. Two-and-a-half years ago, at the age of 75, Johnson achieved his dream by getting his pilot's license. On Monday afternoon, the 77-year-old died doing what he loved.

Toddler drowns in family pool

STNG Wire — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

A 23-month-old boy drowned Tuesday after he somehow fell into his New Lenox Township family's pool.

Robbers strike Frankfort Burger King

Sun-Times News Group — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

FRANKFORT -- Police in Frankfort are looking for two armed men who robbed a Burger King on Wednesday.

The robbery occurred about 10:35 p.m. at the Burger King located near the intersection of LaGrange Road and Colorado Avenue in Frankfort.

The pair displayed a gun as they approached an employee who was standing outside the restaurant, then led her back inside and demanded money, police said. The robbers then fled on foot west across LaGrange Road and possibly entered a late-model, dark blue or black Dodge Caravan and went south on LaGrange Road, police said.

Three employees were in the restaurant at the time. The dining room was closed, but the drive-through was open. No one was injured, police said.

The first robber was described as a black male with light skin and pockmarks under his eyes. He was between 5 feet 7 inches and 6 feet tall with a thin build. He was wearing a black or blue bandanna and a black 'do rag.

The second robber is described as a black male with dark skin, of similar height and build, wearing a dark winter mask and a dark 'do rag or hat.

Both men were wearing black pants, black shirts and black Nike shoes.

Anyone with information should contact the Frankfort Police Department investigations division at (815) 469-9435.

Work begins at new Silver Cross site

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Crews began doing work on the future Silver Cross Hospital campus in New Lenox this week.

Green Garden Country Club damaged by fire

Sun-Times News Group — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

For the second time in four months, a littering smoker caused a fire at the Green Garden Country Club on Monee-Manhattan Road.

Village plans house walk to boost home sales

By Gina Kenny Sun-Times News Group — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort officials hope to promote the many charms of their village--and goose sagging home sales--with a house walk tour of new homes.

Resident wants village board reorganization

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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American Legion takes possession of tank

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Like most anxious adoptive parents, they had been on a waiting list at least three years. They had hoped for a Huey, but didn't complain when it turned out to be a Patton--an M60 Patton.

Pipe price puts kink in water plan

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Along with the prices of fuel and food, Manhattan has discovered pipeline is apparently among the items with skyrocketing price tags.

Calendar Notes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Friday

Support Groups

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Health Calendar

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Liver cancer treatment

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Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Arts and Crafts festival

Equine lessons teach more than horse riding

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

When Dianne Jedlicka gives a riding lesson, her students learn about more than just horses. Jedlicka brings physics, geometry, anatomy, mathematics and even music into the experience. Jumping fences can teach about angles. "I can keep somebody entertained and work up a sweat in that 45 minutes on the lunge line," said Jedlicka, who lives with her husband, John Kriz, and son, Alexander, on 10 acres in Green Garden Township, just south of Frankfort.

Library Notes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort Library

'Breaking Dawn' novel's release to be celebrated in New Lenox

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Come celebrate the release of the final novel in the Twilight series at the New Lenox Public Library, Stephenie Meyer's highly-anticipated "Breaking Dawn"!

Community Notes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Hibernia park opening

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Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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collegenotes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

GSU Latino Film Festival

Family calendar

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Wednesday

Foundation awards jewelry

from submitted reports — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Nina and Jim Dyer, along with their son Dillon, visited David Anthony Jewelers in New Lenox to claim their Early Bird Prize from the Lincoln-Way Foundation's House Raffle. Both were surprised when owner Anne Burke-Jenkins directed them to the watch counter, and invited them to select any watch in the case. After some deliberation, Jim selected a Citizen watch, valued at $325.

NASCAR fans loud, proud

By Patrick Ferrell / PFERRELL@SCN1.COM — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

For every NASCAR fan in the seats at Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, there are probably three people in his or her life who think the sport is simply about cars making left turns. Or, worse yet, hillbillies watching other hillbillies go in circles. Rob McKinnon has heard the stereotypes before.

Frankfort boy hit by ball at Cub game

By Monifa Thomas Sun-Times News GroupFrankfort boy in coma after hit byfoul ball — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Seven-year-old Dominic DiAngi couldn't wait to go to his first Cubs game Thursday. And for the first two innings, he was having a blast. Then, a foul ball off the bat of Cubs pitcher Ted Lilly struck Dominic in the head and fractured his skull.

LWHS switches test scoring

By Gina Kenny sun-times news group — Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 is switching to a Web-based test score management system to help teachers identify at-risk students quicker and better determine which topics might need to be studied in further depth.

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Summer reading fun

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort

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Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Today

Plans for Silver Cross move approved

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

As if it were a medical emergency, Silver Cross Hospital wasted no time in putting its construction plans into action following last week's approval for a new replacement hospital in New Lenox.

Community Notes

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

'Aladdin' at GSU

Club Notes

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

TODAY

Senior Notes

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Eastern Will County

Church Notes

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

God's Big Backyard

NEW: Local forum to address ADA issues

Submitted reports — Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

As the region prepares to commemorate �Accessibility Awareness Week� July 20-27, a local non-profit agency is hosting an event to help disabled adults, seniors and veterans seeking news and resources on a wide range of disability issues.

Contractor's bail increased

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

JOLIET -- The bond of a New Lenox contractor accused of theft and home repair fraud was increased to $500,000 Monday.

Siblings want Haven School made a landmark

By Susan DeMar Lafferty SUN-TIMES NEWS GROUP — Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX -- In its 81 years Haven School has held many memories for many students who sat in its classrooms. Two of those former students, Mark Batson, and his sister Diane Batson, want to preserve a piece of that history by making the building a Will County landmark.

Gang members indicted for man's murder

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Seven alleged gang members have been indicted on murder charges for a fight that killed a 40-year-old Joliet man this spring.

Joliet gives up fight to keep Silver Cross

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

City officials will ask what to do next after losing an effort to stop Silver Cross Hospital from moving to New Lenox. "It's not the end of the world," Mayor Arthur Schultz said Wednesday.

Abuser now out of victim's home

By Patrick Ferrell pferrell@scn1.com — Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

A Joliet father is breathing a sigh of relief after he was told that a sex offender is no longer living with his children at his ex-wife's home in Colorado.

Former school up for landmark

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX--The New Lenox Area Historical Society is looking to landmark the Haven Administrative Center.

Adaptive bicycle camp July 14-18

from submitted reports — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

"Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp" will be held the week of July 14 to 18 at the Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort, sponsored by the Lincoln-Way Area Special Education District 843.

'Grease' debuts July 10

from submitted reports — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Families in the Southwest suburbs need not look far for some finger-snappin', toe-tappin' fun this summer.

NASCAR star to visit Frankfort

from submitted reports — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

On July 10, Carl Edwards--NASCAR superstar and driver of the No. 99 Office Depot Ford in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series--will be on hand at the Office Depot store in Frankfort, for a special backpack donation event and fan autograph session.

Village to make up for budget shortfall

By Gina Kenny special to the sun — Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Mokena plans to spend about $5 million more than it takes in during the fiscal year that began July 1.

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Summer reading program

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

areatrips

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Chicago Trolley

Letters to the Editor

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Hard to fight officials on speed limit

support groups

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

healthcalendar

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Health care walk donation

churchnotes

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

'Brothers Standing Together'

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Spanish skills update

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Donations needed

Silver Cross move OK'd

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 04:00 CST

Silver Cross Hospital�s proposal to move from its present site to a new hospital that would be built in New Lenox was approved Tuesday by the Illinois Health Facilities Board. The $398 million hospital is planned along Interstate 355 south of U.S. 6 and west of Cedar Road.

Lincoln-Way to try online test managing

By Gina Kenny special to the herald news — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

The Lincoln-Way High School District is switching to a Web-based test score management system to help teachers identify at-risk students quicker and better determine which topics might need to be studied in further depth.

UPDATE: Court date set for New Lenox contractor

Sun-Times News Group — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

A New Lenox home contractor Michael K. Doman,has again been charged with defrauding customers. Will County State�s Attorney�s office spokesman Chuck Pelkie said Doman�s next court date is July 2.

Child plays with gun, dies

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

A 3-year-old boy died after apparently shooting himself while playing with a gun Wednesday. "We received a 911 call from a woman on a cell phone saying her baby had been shot," Police Chief Fred Hayes said.

Day of food and fun at Islamic festival

By Duaa Eldeib sun-times news group — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Mohsin Haider wasn't scared. Just a little bit anxious about the pony rides. The rides were a top attraction Sunday at the third annual American Islamic Association community fair in Frankfort.

Joliet police make drug bust

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Joliet police made a major drug sweep Wednesday afternoon. The arrests came after an undercover operation that went on for the past few months. Updates to follow.

Heritage Hall sold

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

After many years and many proposals, the "best use" for Frankfort's 105-year old Heritage Hall is an investment firm.

Youth events planned

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX--Local youths are slated to have a fun-filled day at the end of August.

School district to raise hot lunch prices for '08-'09

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

The rising cost of food and fuel has forced New Lenox school officials to raise the price of its hot lunches for the first time in six years. Business manager Harold Huang said the current lunch provider, Ceres Food Group, is no longer offering food services in this area.

Village amends dog ordinance

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Along with the Dog Chow and the box of Milk Bones, New Lenox pet owners might want to toss a stopwatch into the shopping cart.

Calendar Notes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Second and fourth Wednesday

Village gets top finance honors

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

NEW LENOX--Village officials scored big with a financial organization for diligent reporting.

Support Groups

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Today

Frankfort, New Lenox get on TRAC

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

TRAC's engine appears to be gaining steam.

Senior Notes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Route 66 nostalgia

Community Notes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Agriculture Day

New principal for St. Joe's

By Mary Bernhard lw correspondent — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Manhattan will welcome a new principal at St. Joseph's Grade School this fall as Ray St. Aubin, moves on to seek the enjoyment of retired life. "It makes it easier to plan for retirement knowing the school board had selected John Garvey to be the new principal," St. Aubin said of his replacement. Garvey is well known throughout St. Patrick's community in Joliet as he has served as principal there for more than 15 years.

Doodle finalist dazzled by Googleplex tour

By Susan DeMar Lafferty sun-times news group — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Nine-year-old Nathan Viola and family returned recently from his prize-winning trip to the Googleplex in California.

collegenotes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Committee appointment

Classroom Notes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort

Scholarships

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Scholar winners

Registration

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Kid's Fire Academy

Library Notes

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00 CST

Frankfort Library