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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

New Lenox Dad Home from Kuwait: Surprises Son at Haines School

Daniel Powers, a 1st-grader at Haines School in New Lenox, got an amazing surprise. His dad, Keith Powers, arrived home from Kuwait today. The National Guardsman has been overseas for 9 months.

  A New Lenox National Guardsman returned home from Kuwait today, and surprised his 7-year-old son at a 2:15 p.m. assembly at Haines School. The May 1 assembly that included a discussion about the sacrifices that men and women in the military make regularly to preserve our nation became real when Keith Powers, of the National Guard's 935th Aviation Support Battalion walked in. Still in uniform, Powers was armed with balloons and opened his arms wide. Daniel spotted him, yelled, "Daddy," and rushed in for a hug.  Weighing no more than 45 pounds, Daniel was wearing the khaki military garb that his mom, Angeline Powers, had picked out for the day.  Keith had been on active duty for the last 11 months and away in Kuwait for the last nine …

In this Article:

Haines Elementary School (in New Lenox Patch), Liberty Jr. High Principal Benton Steps Down (in New Lenox Patch), and Ann C. Piasecki (in New Lenox Patch)

Luke Sebastian Scalone

9:54 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013

This is awesome. I walked into the other room and told my parents and sister (who knows Katlyn) and everyone is very happy to hear this.   more ›

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Have You Seen Alue the Lost Dog?

The 8-month-old Siberian husky was last seen in New Lenox.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • Anna Schier
  • Thursday, January 3

Alue the dog is lost. He slipped out of his collar on Sunday and has been missing ever since. He was last seen at the intersection of Parker Road and W. Regan Road in New Lenox. Alue is an 80 pound, 8-month-old Siberian husky with blue eyes. He is very timid, so those who see him should not call or chase him, as he may run in fear. If you've seen Alue or have any information about his whereabouts, call Virginia Rojas-Garcia at 773-817-0456 or 815-717-6312, or email her at virginiarojasgarcia@comcast.net. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

Monday, November 7, 2011

Is $3.49 the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort? Find Out Where to Pump It

We find the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.49: Speedway, 7218 W. Lincoln Hwy., 22310 S. LaGrange Road; and 11151 W. Lincoln Hwy. BP, 9595 W. Lincoln Hwy.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.47: Speedway, 939 S. Cedar Road, 570 E. Laraway Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox.  OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.35: BP, 6001 Monee Manhattan Road, and Pilot Travel Center, 6002 Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee. SOURCE: Aol Autos WRITE A REVIEW for BP and Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

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Speedway, Speedway, Speedway, and 5 more ›

Monday, October 31, 2011

Is $3.54 the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort? Find Out Where to Pump It

We find the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.54: Speedway, 7218 W. Lincoln Hwy., 22310 S. LaGrange Road; 11151 W. Lincoln Hwy.; 22305 S. Center Road. BP, 9595 W. Lincoln Hwy.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.49: Speedway, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox. 7-Eleven, 1101 W. Laraway Road, New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.47: BP, 6001 Monee Manhattan Road, and Pilot Travel Center, 6002 Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee. SOURCE: Aol Autos WRITE A REVIEW for BP and Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway, Speedway, and 6 more ›

Monday, October 17, 2011

Find the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort This Week

We check out the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.46: Speedway, 22310 S. LaGrange Road; 11151 W. Lincoln Hwy.; 22305 S. Center Road.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.45: Speedway, 19855 S. LaGrange Road, 18701 Wolf Road and 19724 Wolf Road, Mokena. Speedway, 570 E. Laraway Road, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.35: BP, 6001 Monee Manhattan Road, and Pilot Travel Center, 6002 Monee-Manhattan Road, Monee. SOURCE: Aol Autos WRITE A REVIEW for Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway, Speedway, and 6 more ›

Monday, October 3, 2011

Find the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort This Week

We check out the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.59: Speedway, 22310 S. LaGrange Road; 7218 W. Lincoln Hwy.; 11151 W. Lincoln Hwy.;22305 S. Center Road. BP, 9595 W. Lincoln Hwy. Circle K, 7654 W. Lincoln Hwy. CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.57: Speedway, 570 E. Laraway Road, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox. 7-Eleven, 100 E. Maple St., New Lenox. Jewel-Osco, 475 Nelson Road, New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.39: BP, 6001 Monee Manhattan Road, and Pilot Travel Center, 6002 Monee-Manhattan, Monee. SOURCE: Aol Autos PLEASE VISIT the listing for Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway, Speedway, and 9 more ›

Jason

10:02 am on Monday, October 3, 2011

Good for you and good for us. Posting the gas prices both locally and in the surround areas really is a great idea. The "Patch" is what a news source should be. Providing information that is "fair and balanced." Keep up the good work.   more ›

Monday, September 26, 2011

Find the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort This Week

We check out the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

  • BUSINESS
  • Joe Vince
  • Monday, September 26, 2011

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.64: Speedway, 22310 S. LaGrange Road.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.54: Speedway, 570 E. Laraway Road, New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.59: Speedway, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox.  SOURCE: Aol Autos PLEASE VISIT the listing for Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway (in New Lenox Patch), Speedway (in New Lenox Patch), and 2 more ›

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Power to the People: What Electricity Aggregation Could Mean to Frankfort

Could the village team up with a county agency to negotiate cheaper electricity prices? It's a possibility, and Patch explains what that could entail.

  • GOVERNMENT
  • Joe Vince
  • Wednesday, September 21, 2011

When Frankfort's Land Use and Policy Committee meets Wednesday night, members will be discussing a potential plan that could net residents a cheaper deal on their electric bills.  This meeting marks the village's first step in exploring the possibility of joining other Will County municipalities to collectively negotiate electric rates, a program known as electricity aggregation.  To get a better idea of what this might mean to Frankfort residents, Patch breaks down what's involved in electricity aggregation and how a similar village has dealt with it.  Illinois deregulated the generation of electrical power in the mid-'90s, letting residents and businesses move from ComEd to lower-cost suppliers. Last year, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law …

In this Article:

Village of Frankfort Administration Building, Village Might Work With County League to Negotiate Electricity Rates, Mokena Could Go For Power Referendum (in Mokena Patch), and 1 more ›

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Joe Vince

3:10 pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2012

@Bob Thomas: You're correct about New Lenox residents being able to opt out, and the same would apply to Frankfort residents if the referendum passed. Residents could choose ComEd or any other provider. ComEd would still deliver the electricity, though. Joe Vince Local Editor, Frankfort   more ›

Monday, September 19, 2011

Find the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort This Week

We find the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

  • BUSINESS
  • Joe Vince
  • Monday, September 19, 2011

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.79: Speedway, 22310 S. LaGrange Road; 7218 W. Lincoln Hwy.; 11151 W. Lincoln Hwy.; 22305 S. Center Road. BP, 9595 W. Lincoln Hwy.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.60: Speedway, 570 E. Laraway Road, New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.65: Speedway, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox.  SOURCE: Aol Autos PLEASE VISIT the listing for BP and Frankfort's Speedway stations in the Patch Places business directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway, Speedway, and 6 more ›

Monday, September 12, 2011

Find the Cheapest Gas in Frankfort This Week

We find the most inexpensive gasoline in the village and the Lincoln-Way and surrounding area.

  • BUSINESS
  • Joe Vince
  • Monday, September 12, 2011

Patch wants to help you out by finding the most inexpensive petrol in the area each week.  FRANKFORT $3.84: Speedway, 22310 S. LaGrange Road.  CHEAPEST GAS IN L-W $3.74: Speedway, 570 E. Laraway Road, New Lenox. OTHER CHEAP GAS IN THE AREA $3.79: Speedway, 939 S. Cedar Road, 301 W. Maple St., and 800 W. Maple St., New Lenox. 7-Eleven, 1101 W. Laraway Road. SOURCE: Aol Autos PLEASE VISIT the listing for Frankfort's Speedway in the Patch Places directory.

In this Article:

Speedway, Speedway (in New Lenox Patch), Speedway (in New Lenox Patch), and 3 more ›

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