Ribbon Cutting for Sherwin-Williams Paints in New Lenox

The New Lenox Chamber of Commerce May 6 headed-up a formal ribbon cutting ceremony for Sherwin Williams Paints on Route 30.

Floyd's Alehouse is Open for Business

It's a "soft opening" for New Lenox's newest restaurant, said Millie Garcia, part-owner of Floyd's Alehouse.

New Lenox's newest fine-dining establishment, Floyd's Alehouse Restaurant, is officially open. "It's a soft opening," according to Millie Garcia, part-owner. The date for the formal grand opening has not yet been determined. The restaurant at 901 E. Lincoln Highway has a fresh feel about it. Floyd's Alehouse is more than simply a replacement for foreclosed Charley Horse Restaurant and Pub; it brings another element to the village. With a menu that features small plates and entrées such as oxtail arancini, caramelized pork, lobster ravioli, barbeque bourbon ribs, as well as a variety of hamburgers and sandwiches on the menu, this is the definition of a fine-dining establishment with American cuisine. There is a kids menu too. The average …

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Insurance Agent Advices 'Slow Down' in the Rain

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states more than six million collisions occur annually in the United States.

Mother's Love of Family Inspires Photography Business

Juliette's Hearth Photography specializes in capturing the emotion.

  Laura Jurgens, a wife and mother of five children, launched her New Lenox business, Juliette's Hearth Photography, in January. This self-taught photographer said her family's interest in photos stirred her passion for capturing the moment. "My interest in photography I learned from my dad and grandfather." She recalls the thrill of seeing the photos that her dad, a career military man, took on his tours of duty. Her grandfather had a ready collection of old cameras too. Growing up, she said, "I think I spent more time in the darkroom than I did in the classroom." Together with a group of shutter-bug friends, Jurgens recalls fondly a trip they took to Seattle just for the fun of shooting the Pacific Northwest.   While some favor …

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How to Avoid Injuries on the Baseball Field

Play Ball. Play Safely.

PHOTO GALLERY: NL Chamber 2013 Community Expo

About 115 exhibitors, including a new section for non-profit organizations, were at the expo.

The 2013 Community Expo & Home Show drew a large crowd March 16 to the Lincoln-Way Central High School Field House. While it featured local businesses, it also offered numerous demonstrations from Zumba dancing to masage therapies. From community banks to pet adoption organizations, the fileld house was full of excitement. Check out the photos of some of the many displays. Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites:

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St. Patrick's Day Bar Specials: Grab a Pint on the Cheap

Find out where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend.

Designated Drivers Get Free Food at On Pub

The designated driver program at Tom Kelly's Chophouse and Pub aims to keep patrons safe.

One restaurant owner has come up with a plan to keep party-goers safe. At Tom Kelly's Chop House & Pub, 495 Degroate Road, the designated driver gets free non-alcoholic drinks and a no-cost appetizer of his or her choice. "We've been doing it on the weekends," and it's bound to be popular over the upcoming three-day St. Patrick's Day celebration, said Brett Trumpey, part-owner of Tom Kelly's.    Sitting with a group of friends who are drinking while you can't tends to put a damper on the night. So Trumpey came up with a plan to help those who have accepted the role of designated driver. "W e want them to have fun too." A little free food and free non-alcoholic drinks is sometimes just enough to keep a designated driver happy. It keeps the …

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St. Patrick's Day Dinner: JW Sweis Catering

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the tradition of the Irish.

Closed: Prime Time Restaurant and Bar

Prime Time Restaurant and Bar closed its doors less than two years after it took over the spot formerly known as Bluestone Restaurant.