Top Story Community Projects to add enterprise, vitality to downtown Frankfort Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Feb 23, 2024 Feb 23, 2024 0 1 of 5 Old Plank Trail Commons is expected to brings a dentist's office, restaurants and more to 3 N. White St. Jeff Vorva, The Times The Olde Frankfort Mall is in for a major expansion. Jeff Vorva, The Times There's no plans yet for the second floor space in the Olde Frankfort Mall once occupied by the historic Frankfort Bowl. Jeff Vorva, The Times The Frankfort Village Board has made a number of moves to transform the village's Historic District. Jeff Vorva, The Times The Frankfort Arts Association's Underground will offer classes and a gallery in the Olde Frankfort Mall. 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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Summit Hill board moves ahead with decision to shutter Arbury Hills, Frankfort Square The Summit Hill District 161 School Board voted to close the Arbury Hills and Frankfort Square Elementary Schools.
Orland, Tinley fire departments join South Suburban system to speed emergency response Orland Fire Protection District and the Tinley Park Fired Department have joined a new CAD-to-CAD system that will improve emergency response…
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Nick Allegretti does Lincoln-Way East proud with third Super Bowl title Lincoln-Way East shows pride in grad Nick Allegretti, who just won his third Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Streaky Lincoln-Way East boys get back in win column in basketball A post-game celebration marked senior night for Lincoln-Way East and the Griffins snapping a losing streak in basketball, according to sophomo…
Orland Township serves up Souper Bowl winners It's ladle's down and the winners have been chosen in the fifth annual Orland Township Souper Bowl Challenge.
Bears mascot Staley revs 'em up at Kennedy School It was a bear-y good day for the students at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy School at St. Coletta’s of Illinois when the Chicago Bears mascot showed up.
