11 hrs ago | The Southtown Star
Alleged purse snatcher crashed into semi on I-80
Police say a Joliet man mugged two elderly women in different grocery stores before crashing a stolen car into a semi-truck on Saturday.
19 hrs ago | The Southtown Star
New Lenox mayor welcomes back three trustees
New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann welcomed back three trustees Monday. He swore in trustees Annette Bowden, Ray Tuminello and David Smith.
19 hrs ago | Patch.com
Retired Teacher Finally Gets a Good Night Sleep
For over two decades every night 63 year-old Darrell Holmquist's sleep was always interrupted.
Yesterday | The Herald-News
School District 122 benefits from grants
New Lenox students are going to see some extra perks in their classrooms. New Lenox School District 122 Foundation announced its first grant funding recipients Wednesday.
Yesterday | The Herald-News
Woman's 'laugh and simplicity' will remain
At first glance, metalworking and teaching the training development program at the University of St.
I-80 Crash Started with Joliet Purse-Snatching, Auto Theft, Police Say
A Joliet man who stole a woman's purse and then fled in a stolen car, only to crash into a semi on Interstate 80, was arrested Saturday on a slew of charges, including driving under the influence of drugs, Illinois State Police said.
South Suburban DUI Arrests, May 19
May 9: Alejandro Aguillon, 22, of the 100 block of Branchaw Boulevard, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence, making an improper turn and speeding, according to a report.
Patch Roundup: New Lenox Mayor Says 'Boycott' Gas Stations, Burger King Brawl
Here are some of the top stories from the past week in Patch's south suburban region: Palos- Chicago Man Sought in Palos Hills Bank Robbery -The FBI believes Joseph Anderson, 32, robbed three Bank of America branches, including one in Palos Hills in April and another in a different suburb Monday morning.
Stolen Car Crashes into Semi on I-80
Police are investigating a crash involving a car stolen from Joliet and a semi-truck on Interstate 80 Saturday afternoon.
Megachurch Sex Lawsuit Filed in Will County: Court Supervision
A former megachurch preacher sentenced to 12 years in federal prison in March for carrying on a sexual relationship with a teenage member of his congregation was sued in Will County court .
Former Orland Hills cop pleads guilty in fatal DUI crash
A former part-time Orland Hills police officer is facing up to 15 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed a 20-year-old Homewood man.
Defense attorney wants judge off paralyzing punch case
A New Lenox man facing prison time for a 2009 fight that left a Mokena man paralyzed wants the judge who found him guilty off the case.
Trustees Sworn In; Village Board Approves Recapture for Silver Cross
Trustees David Smith , Annette Bowden and Ray Tuminello were sworn in for another four-year term at the regular meeting of the New Lenox Village Board Monday.
Local Business Coach Publishes Book, Advises 'Repattern Your Trajectory'
Having owned and operated three successful small businesses over the past 30 years, Perry is determined to support entrepreneurs.
Lincoln-Way Central Celebrates Scholarship Night
Academic scholarships were presented to Lincoln-Way Central High School students on Tuesday, May 7 during the school's annual Senior Scholarship Night.
NL Park District Wins Grant for Park Development with Natural Resources Focus
Gov. Pat Quinn awarded New Lenox Community Park District $287,500 to develop one neighborhood park with more than playground equipment and basketball hoops.
Daughter Tricked by Scammer Targeting Business: Blotter
A 24-year-old New Lenox woman fell victim to a telephone scam, according to a report.
Criminal Damage to Property, Car Window: Blotter
SUNDAY, MAY 12 Broken Mailbox Police investigated a broken mailbox in the 700 block of Bon Terre Road, according to a report.