Top Story Residential project slated for vacant Borg Warner site in Frankfort Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 0 1 of 3 Rubble from the demolition of the Borg Warner building in Frankfort remains on the property slated tor residential development. Jeff Vorva, The Times The 25-acre Borg Warner property has been vacant since 2021. Jeff Vorva, The Times The 225,000-square-foot Borg Warner Building was demolished in 2023. Provided/Frankfort Park District 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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Southland will be alive with the sound of headliners' music National acts are heading to the Southland Your Times area and bringing along many sounds and genres.
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Kansas Street closes to enhance outdoor dining experience in Frankfort Frankfort has again closed Kansas Street to expand the dining experience downtown.
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3 students Merit Scholarship finalists as District 230 honors Top 1% Consolidated High School District 230 has three National Merit Scholarship finalists in 2024.
Will County Forest Preserves pick up another ecological restoration award The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Sand Ridge Savanna Nature Preserve has received a gold Excellence in Ecological Restoration awar…
Year-long renovations to align Hidden Oaks with forest preserves' mission Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook has closed for a renovation that promises to transform the facility.
