Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (2024)

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Frankfort Board Approves Prairie Park Playground Improvements Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle Will Seek Second Term The Worst Way to Withdraw From Retirement Accounts Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi: DNC Night 3 Schedule Frankfort Man Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Underreporting Taxes Pfeiffer Road Extension Now Open In Frankfort 0° - Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2024 Frankfort Library Receives $50K Grant From State Frankfort Police Dept. Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant Frankfort Fall Fest Survival Guide: Schedule, Entertainment, Parade Splash Park At Commissioners Park Closing Aug. 30 Frankfort Ice Cream Social Planned For Aug. 18 FREE Ice Cream Social KidsWork Children's Museum Closes Aug. 11, Prepares For New Lenox Move Sr. Theresa Diane Lopez, OSF, Passes Away Women's Club Fall Craft/Vendor Fair Sept 7-8 Frankfort Sisters Offer Blessing of Pets and Gifts of Creation Frankfort Sisters to Celebrate 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata Lincoln-Way East High School 2024 Football Schedule Released Cedarhurst Of Frankfort Looks To Add Independent Living Cottages Save The Date For Frankfort Fall Festival 2024 Frankfort Park District Holds School Supply Drive Sister Maryann Dosen returns for “Beat the Nun” challenge Registration Open For Scary At The Prairie 5K Portion Of Old Plank Road Trail Still Remains Closed For Clean-Up 'Shop The Lot' At Friends Of Frankfort Library Book Sale Forest Preserve Hosts National Night Out At Monee Reservoir Time Running Out to Score Big and Win Coveted Spot in Golf Tournament 7th Annual FSSH Golf Outing St. Coletta’s of Illinois reunites teachers with former students St. Coletta’s offers chance to tee off at Pebble Beach tournament LW High School Hockey Golf Outing Set For August 2nd St. Coletta’s participants, staff volunteer at My Joyful Heart Do Something About Public Speaking Fears Support those with special needs Summer picnics are back at St. Coletta's of Illinois! Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra Students Selected for El Seminario Open Enrollment for Montessori of Frankfort Swing for a cause at St. Coletta’s 35th Annual Kennedy Golf Invitation Frankfort Public Library District Seats New Trustee Open Enrollment for Montessori of Frankfort
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Frankfort Board Approves Prairie Park Playground Improvements

The Village has received a $600,000 grant for the project.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (1)

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Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle Will Seek Second Term

Keith Ogle will seek a second term as mayor in the April 1, 2025 election.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (2)

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The Worst Way to Withdraw From Retirement Accounts

Do you have a retirement account drawdown strategy in place?

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Tim Walz, Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi: DNC Night 3 Schedule

The Minnesota governor and the Harris' pick to be vice president will introduce himself to a national audience Wednesday night.

By Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (3)

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Frankfort Man Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Underreporting Taxes

The Frankfort businessman underreported $1.47 million on his income tax returns, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (4)

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Pfeiffer Road Extension Now Open In Frankfort

The project, which began last fall, links U.S. 30 to Colorado Avenue and St. Francis Road.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (5)

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Frankfort Library Receives $50K Grant From State

The grant will "help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming," state officials said.

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Frankfort Police Dept. Receives ComEd, Metro Mayors Caucus Grant

The grant will be used for an electric bike and a shield radar speed sign.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (8)

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Frankfort Fall Fest Survival Guide: Schedule, Entertainment, Parade

The Frankfort Fall Fest will be Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 in downtown Frankfort.

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Splash Park At Commissioners Park Closing Aug. 30

The splash park, at 22108 S. 80th Ave., is $2 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. Kids 1 and under are free.

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Frankfort Ice Cream Social Planned For Aug. 18

The social includes free ice cream, kids games and a pie-eating competition.

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FREE Ice Cream Social

Frankfort Area Historical Society's Annual Event is Sunday, August 18

By Jeannine Skarbek-Kubas, Neighbor

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KidsWork Children's Museum Closes Aug. 11, Prepares For New Lenox Move

The museum first opened in Frankfort in 2007 in the Trolley Barn off of White Street.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (12)

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Sr. Theresa Diane Lopez, OSF, Passes Away

Services to Be Held Aug. 12 and 13

By St. Francis Woods, Neighbor

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Frankfort Sisters Offer Blessing of Pets and Gifts of Creation

Season of Creation Celebration at St. Francis Woods Oct. 6

By St. Francis Woods, Neighbor

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Frankfort Sisters to Celebrate 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata

Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi to Be Celebrated at St. Francis Woods

By St. Francis Woods, Neighbor

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Lincoln-Way East High School 2024 Football Schedule Released

Lincoln-Way East will play its first football game on Aug. 30 against Maine South.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (13)

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Cedarhurst Of Frankfort Looks To Add Independent Living Cottages

16 independent living cottages are proposed to be built on the property of the existing facility.

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Save The Date For Frankfort Fall Festival 2024

The 2024 fest is set for Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (15)

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Frankfort Park District Holds School Supply Drive

You can drop off items at Founders Center, 140 Oak St.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (16)

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Sister Maryann Dosen returns for “Beat the Nun” challenge

Golfers gear up to compete against Sister and support those with special needs

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (17)

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Registration Open For Scary At The Prairie 5K

The race will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 19, at Prairie Park in downtown Frankfort.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (18)

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Portion Of Old Plank Road Trail Still Remains Closed For Clean-Up

The trail is closed from Pfeiffer Road to Harlem Avenue as tree work continues after storms on July 15.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (19)

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'Shop The Lot' At Friends Of Frankfort Library Book Sale

The event is free, and attendees can fill a bag with books, and give a donation to pay for them.

By Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (20)

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Forest Preserve Hosts National Night Out At Monee Reservoir

Interact with local police in a positive and fun way on Aug. 6. The event features music, games, activities and giveaways.

By Forest Preserve District of Will County, Local Official Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (21)

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Time Running Out to Score Big and Win Coveted Spot in Golf Tournament

Act Fast: Buy Raffle Tickets Now for Chance to Play in Lexus Champions for Charity Tournament

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (22)

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7th Annual FSSH Golf Outing

Benefit for Frankfort Sisters on Aug. 2

By St. Francis Woods, Neighbor

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St. Coletta’s of Illinois reunites teachers with former students

Hosts get-together for 25-year reunion, marking transition from St. Francis School

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (23)

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St. Coletta’s offers chance to tee off at Pebble Beach tournament

Raffle tickets available for Lexus Champions for Charity Tournament

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (24)

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LW High School Hockey Golf Outing Set For August 2nd

Annual Lincoln-Way High School Hockey Club Golf Outing Returns for Another Year

By Lincoln-Way Hockey, Neighbor

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St. Coletta’s participants, staff volunteer at My Joyful Heart

Assist organization in mission to provide essential resources to underprivileged children

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (25)

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Do Something About Public Speaking Fears

For 100 years, Toastmasters has helped everyday people become better speakers

By Thad Gray, Neighbor

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Frankfort|Neighbor News|

Support those with special needs

Become a Kennedy Golf Invitational sponsor

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (26)

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Summer picnics are back at St. Coletta's of Illinois!

All Saints Lutheran Church revives cherished tradition

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (27)

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Frankfort|Neighbor News|

Suburban Youth Symphony Orchestra Students Selected for El Seminario

Carolyn Canty, Park Forest, and Mariah Saban Rice, Palos Park have been selected to attend and perform at the National Seminario Ravinia.

By Jewels in Marketing, Neighbor

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Frankfort|Neighbor News|

Open Enrollment for Montessori of Frankfort

Schedule a tour to see what our program can offer your child

By montessorioffrankfort, Local Nonprofit

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Frankfort|Neighbor News|

Swing for a cause at St. Coletta’s 35th Annual Kennedy Golf Invitation

Join us on the green Aug. 19 to support individuals with developmental disabilities

By St. Coletta's of Illinois, Community Contributor Frankfort, IL Patch - Breaking News, Local News, Events, Schools, Weather, Sports and Shopping (28)

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Frankfort Public Library District Seats New Trustee

Trustee Stenoish took the Oath of Office for the Frankfort Public Library District Board on May 23

By Amanda Kowalcze, Neighbor

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Frankfort|Neighbor News|

Open Enrollment for Montessori of Frankfort

Schedule a tour to see what our program can offer your child

By montessorioffrankfort, Local Nonprofit

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