New Lenox News

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 .

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.

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 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.

Having owned and operated three successful small businesses over the past 30 years, Perry is determined to support entrepreneurs.

Academic scholarships were presented to Lincoln-Way Central High School students on Tuesday, May 7 during the school's annual Senior Scholarship Night.

Every week we'll show some of the mug shots of people arrested in New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena.

Gov. Pat Quinn awarded New Lenox Community Park District $287,500 to develop one neighborhood park with more than playground equipment and basketball hoops.

A 24-year-old New Lenox woman fell victim to a telephone scam, according to a report.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Broken Mailbox Police investigated a broken mailbox in the 700 block of Bon Terre Road, according to a report.

The Route 30 construction project from Frankfort through Mokena and New Lenox continues.

Jack's 5th Annual Cupcake/Lemonade Stand to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 7944 W. Laurel Drive, Frankfort.

The 2013 Farmers Market season is underway. Each Saturday beginning at 8 a.m. along Front Street, Mokena's Downtown Merchants Association is delivering on its promise for to provide fresh produce, plenty of crafters and oodles of food vendors.

The Tinley Park Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 8100 block of Piute Trail at 4:29 A.M. Firefighters found the woman "just inside the living room," according to Fire Chief Ken Dunn.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 DUI Charge For New Lenox Man 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.

By Marisa Schrieber NLFPD Public Education Coordinator Three New Lenox Fire Protection District firefighters graduated May 9 from the Riverside Medical Center's Paramedic program.

The top two headlines in New Lenox Patch this week alerted readers to a fatality on Interstate 80 that caused three other accidents and handguns found in traffic arrest.

May 5: Thomas Cosgrove, 40, of the 1200 block of Shagbark Road, New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence and speeding, according to a report.

New Lenox Firefighters James Brown, Brent Havener and Tim Mayotte have become paramedics.

It's a high octane tale more likely scripted for a 3D movie screen than a real-life upscale neighborhood in a normally quiet Orland Park, Ill.