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Frankfort takes Metropolis baseball regional

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Frankfort takes Metropolis baseball regional

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It’s been a bit of a fairy tale season for the Redbirds of Frankfort Community High School.Read Article

Hastings supports organ donation leave for working people

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Hastings supports organ donation leave for working people

Hastings supports organ donation leave for working people State Senator Michael E. Hastings supported a measure through the Illinois Senate to ensure taking time off work to donate an organ doesn’t put workers’ livelihoods at risk. “Donating an organ is a beautiful and selfless act,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “Workers need to be treated with respect,... Read More “Hastings supports organ donation leave for working people” » The post Hastings …Read Article

FBI searching for 3 armed suspects in bank robbery in Frankfort

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The FBI is searching for three armed suspects in a bank robbery Thursday at a BMO bank on South Harlem Avenue in Frankfort.FBI · Frankfort See the Story

FBI looking to ID four suspects after Frankfort bank robbery

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The FBI is seeking tips after a bank robbery in south suburban Frankfort.FBI · Frankfort See the Story

Frankfort Bluegrass Fest sets spring fundraiser

The Frankfort Bluegrass Festival all-volunteer committee will hold its spring fundraiser at CD & Me on Friday, May 9, to support its annual free Frankfort Bluegrass Festival.Frankfort, Illinois · Frankfort Read Article

Cut from baseball, Madan Sundaram stars for Lincoln-Way East volleyball. ‘One of the best liberos in the state.’

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Lincoln-Way East’s Madan Sundaram started to play baseball when he was 4. Sundaram was coached by his mother, Lisa, then played travel ball and loved the sport. But he was cut as a freshman in high school. “I was crushed,” he said. “I got home and went in my room and I was sulking. I was so sad.” Two or three days later, Sundaram was contacted by coach Kris Fiore to try out for the Griffins’ storied boys volleyball program. “At that time, I’d ne…Volleyball · Frankfort Read Article

Former UIC Head Basketball Coach Luke Yaklich takes HS job

Former University of Illinois Chicago head basketball coach Luke Yaklich has been named as the head basketball coach at Lincoln-Way Community HS (IL). Yaklich served as the head coach at UIC from 2020-2024, where he went 47-70 (.402). He also worked as a high major assistant before his time in Chicago, with stops at Texas and Michigan. From 2000-13, Yaklich had multiple HS stops in Illinois, winning over 200 games before heading to the college l…Basketball · Frankfort Read Article

New Lenox man dies in single-vehicle crash in Frankfort

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A 65-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash in Frankfort where the vehicle struck multiple fire hydrants and a tree, police said.Frankfort, Illinois · Frankfort Read Article

Lincoln-Way East completes massive rally to topple Lincoln-Way West

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Lincoln-Way East plated seven runs in the last two innings two capture an 8-7 win over rival Lincoln-Way West on Monday.Frankfort, Illinois · Frankfort See the Story

Frankfort mayor to recommend closure of petting zoo after deaths of 78 birds, USDA violations

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FRANKFORT, Ind. -- The Frankfort mayor has announced her plan to recommend that the city's TPA Park close following recent USDA violations and the deaths of several animals. According to a news release, Frankfort Mayor Judy Sheets confirmed that she will recommend that the city's Board of Works close the TPA Park Petting Zoo as the city conducts an "assessment of the long-term viability" of the facility. "This is the best decision out of respect…Agriculture · Frankfort See the Story

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