Top Story Frankfort seeks grant to finish Sauk Trail to enhance biking, walking options Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Oct 21, 2022 Oct 21, 2022 Updated Oct 18, 2024 0 1 of 3 Michael Schwarz of the Village of Frankfort speaks about the Sauk Trail project at a town meeting. Jeff Vorva, The Times Frankfort Village Administrator Robert Piscia makes a point about the Sauk Trail project during an open house Sept. 19. Jeff Vorva, The Times Van Calombaris of Robinson Engineering, Frankfort's consultant, gives a rundown on the Sauk Trail project, which may not happen until 2025. Jeff Vorva, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. 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Frankfort school district comes out in force as Summit Hill takes state title in baseball With championship. Summit Hill Junior High School’s baseball team literally brought the school together for the first time in years.
Sandburg, L-W West juniors bring home medals in boys, girls state golf tourneys This year a pair of juniors — Sandburg’s Caleb Negley and Lincoln-Way West’s Kaylee Dwyer — came home with medals from the state high school g…
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