New Lenox News

Katie Hosso of LaGrange Park, student Yes, my mom runs a home day care, so we do a lot of holiday decorating.

While Illinois is one of a handful of states with a cap on malpractice awards, many think a limit on settlements for medical wrongdoing is a key element in the overhaul of the nation's health care system.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9545 and the American Legion Post 1977 of New Lenox invite the community to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov.

Sister Mary Elizabeth Sallese, of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in Nashville, has returned to Joliet to serve as new principal of St.

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.