New Lenox News

The employees at New Lenox's H&R Block can get pretty busy, especially during the peak of tax season.

Three-fourths of Lincoln-Way 210 didn't exist when the millenium turned. Although the district dates back to 1951, according to the official district history , it was one school, now known as Lincoln-Way Central , for the next half-century. The housing boom of the 1990s brought droves of new families to the Mokena, Frankfort and New Lenox area, ... (more)

A hospital is always busy, and Sunday was no different as thousands of people came to the new Silver Cross Hospital campus in New Lenox for the first public tours offered.

For this week's Chowdown Showdown, we skipped the meal and went right to dessert, trying pie in Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena.

Three New Lenox students were honored this week for being valedictorians and salutatorians at their Lincoln-Way high schools.

THURSDAY, FEB. 9 Property Damage Someone smashed the driver's side window of a car parked in the 700 block of Brockwood Road, but nothing was taken from the vehicle.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3 Hiding With a Cocaine Pipe? Matthew Jaquest, 18, who is homeless and from New Lenox, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after police found him in an area known for a "high number of narcotic complaints and arrests," according to the report.

NEW LENOX – Show your cat or dog some extra love this month by having it spayed or neutered – and save some money doing it.

From the Village of New Lenox : During political election campaigns, candidates and political supporters usually post temporary signs supporting their political positions.

A New Lenox man faces drug delivery charges after police found more than 100 grams of marijuana and mushrooms in his home Feb.

So many people are anticipating the opening of the new Silver Cross Hospital campus in New Lenox that staff had to cut off registration for tours this Sunday.

Part Two: Plainfield Abolitionists The Inquiry Decades before the outbreak of the Civil War 150 years ago, the battle to end slavery had been waged by abolitionists, typically under a cloak of secrecy.

New Lenox, Ill. - With about forty days before the Republican primary election, Congressman Adam Kinzinger's momentum continues to build this week as he receives major district-wide endorsements from Republican County Chairmen who say Kinzinger brings the fresh, conservative values needed in Illinois' new 16th Congressional District.

Last week , we gave you the first batch of Valentine's deals and events going on in Mokena, featuring specials from: Nova Quarter Horses Jenny's Steak House at 191 South Fleckenstein's Bakery The Mokena Community Public Library and the Mokena Park District A This week, we're at it again with four great ways to plan your Valentine's Day without ... (more)

In the "Home of Proud Americans," the village is reminding residents to pay tribute to their loved ones who have served or are serving in the military.

Any time a favorite restaurant is lost, fans are going to be upset. That response was expected after the popular LA Cafe in New Lenox set fire in the early hours Jan.

A proposed senior housing development near Calistoga Plaza in New Lenox received backlash from village staff and nearby residents Tuesday night, but the developer hopes to come back with an improved plan.

The Joliet City Council approved a development plan that allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to take over a section of Silver Cross Hospital for the clinic.

Joseph M. Sedlock Sr., 83, of Streator, passed away at 7:23 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Heritage Health Therapy and Rehabilitation.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 Copper Stolen About 100 feet of copper tubing was stolen from the side of Munch's Supply Co., 1900 Ferro Drive.