Pat Harper

Junior high school students would like to see more gathering places for teens in Mokena, according to a recent survey by the Mokena Youth Commission. The survey of attitudes and...

Would-be rescuers on Tuesday said a tranquilizer gun could be used to capture a goose injured last week by a stray arrow. Homeowners saw the wounded animal near a retention...

A local businessman has been named to replace a Village Board member who resigned recently for family reasons. Mayor Ed Zabrocki announced late last week that he has appointed Mike...

Given the opportunity, youngsters can spin some fantastic tales. Add some visual aids and the possibilities soar. From dancing teachers to mummies in the graveyard, story ideas were all over...

A state grant will help the New Lenox Park District transform wetland property into a scenic, educational park site, according to a park official. Park Director Bill McCollum said in...

Homer Township residents who say they fear an erosion of their rural lifestyle have asked New Lenox trustees to reconsider their recent annexation of some Homer Township land on the...

An unusual parcel of land proposed for annexation to Romeoville brought a number of issues before the Planning and Zoning Commission. Village Atty. Ray Meader said the village's goal was...

Park commissioners have given the New Lenox Baseball Association the go-ahead to build a long-planned concession stand at the Bentley School baseball fields. Moe Balhan of the association said the...

Baby B.E.G.I.N., a drop-in center for mothers and babies, is hosting an open house Friday in the Frankfort Community Center. Furnished with brightly colored banners and mats and an array...

The special census of Mokena's growing population ends Friday, but overlooked residents will have another chance to be counted, Village Clerk Jane McGinn said this week. The head count will...