New Lenox News Archives

The South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way is a travel basketball organization for girls who live within the Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 residential boundaries.

Steve Massey of Streator, who had the inspiration to create the Illinois Fallen Soldiers Tree Memorial at Illini Park, was not feeling too inspired Saturday morning.

New Lenox Elementary School District officials may reduce student fees next year.

A new gazebo is being built in front of Lincoln-Way Central High School to commemorate Lincoln Highway.

Want to draw a big crowd in Homer Glen? Suggest raising water rates. More than 350 people showed up Monday night at a public hearing at Homer Junior High School on Illinois American Water's controversial rate plan.

Back in the early '80s, when we had hair bands and I had hair, I was with a bunch of guys who were working on a '69 Camaro.

Sheri LaShure was never one for just sitting around. "For years, I've always wanted to make things," the 53-year-old New Lenox woman said.

While some communities have pulled back on property tax rebates, New Lenox has upped the ante.

From The Orland Park Prairie Orland chamber to host expo Oct. 17 The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Community Expo from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

Brian Barrett is running as a Democrat for judge in the 5th subcircuit. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed him to the position in May.

Despite the slugging economy, the Mokena Market Place is preparing to welcome one of it's anchor stores in the coming month as the national retailer PetSmart will open it's doors at the shopping center located at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road.

A Sunday night house fire started in the chimney, but fire officials still aren't sure what caused it.

Village officials are keeping a promise to rebate property taxes next year and then some.

The demand for seasonal flu vaccine has been steady, and the Will County Health Department no longer has the seasonal shots formulated specifically for adults .

Crews are on the scene of a fire in New Lenox Sunday night. As of 6:15 p.m., fire crews were on the scene of a blaze at 19508 Parker Road, according to a firefighter at the New Lenox Fire Protection District, who could not provide further details.

New Lenox firefighters on Sunday dedicated a stunning new memorial to honor their fallen colleagues and all who continue to risk their lives to ''answer the call'' when others need help.

''Cruise the Creek Bike Ride & Fest,'' a new program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, at Hickory Creek Barrens Preserve, in New Lenox.

Calling it "government at its worst," Mayor Tim Baldermann said he is "frustrated" by the lack of action in Springfield when it comes to properly funding the long-awaited capital bill.

The final high beam for Silver Cross Hospital's new building was set in place Monday.

From The Orland Park Prairie Village approves emergency disaster plan Trustees voted unanimously to approve the Village of Orland Park's revamped emergency disaster plan on Monday, Sept.

Sept. 12, 2010: That's the day that a Walmart Supercenter "has to open" in New Lenox, according to the general contractor for the project.

"Pages from the Past," an American history book-discussion program sponsored by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, will be at 7 p.m. Oct.