Andrea Earnest

1 week ago | patch.com | Andrea Earnest

ROMEOVILLE, IL — The "most uncomfortable air of the season so far" is on the way to the Chicago area, as heat index values over 100 degrees and "oppressively hot and humid" weather are expected starting on Saturday. "Saturday through Monday look like the worst at this point, though hot temperatures may continue thereafter," the weather service said on its Facebook page. Romeoville is under a heat advisory, which is in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday to midnight Monday night.

1 week ago | patch.com | Andrea Earnest

LEMONT, IL — The "most uncomfortable air of the season so far" is on the way to the Chicago area, as heat index values over 100 degrees and "oppressively hot and humid" weather are expected starting on Saturday. "Saturday through Monday look like the worst at this point, though hot temperatures may continue thereafter," the weather service said on its Facebook page. Lemont will be under an extreme heat warning, in effect from 10 a.m. Saturday to midnight Monday night.

1 week ago | patch.com | Andrea Earnest

LOCKPORT, IL — A Lockport Township man has been charged with four felony counts related to the possession of child pornography, the Will County Sheriff's Office said. Piotr Fudala, 31, has been charged with two counts of possession of child pornography (Class 2 Felony), one count of possession of child pornography/photograph/victim Under 13 (Class 2 felony), and one count of possession of child pornography/film (Class 3 felony).

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BOLINGBROOK, IL — Drivers who travel on Interstate 55 near Bolingbrook should be aware of temporary lane closures over the next two weeks, according to a notification from the Village. The Village said the temporary closures will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. as contractors complete the required lighting installation underneath the Interstate 55 bridge at Route 53. "These lane closures will cause traffic delays, so please find alternative routes and avoid the area if possible," the Village said.

1 week ago | patch.com | Andrea Earnest

ILLINOIS — The "most uncomfortable air of the season so far" is on the way to the Chicago area, as heat index values over 100 degrees and "oppressively hot and humid" weather are expected starting on Saturday. "Saturday through Monday look like the worst at this point, though hot temperatures may continue thereafter," the weather service said on its Facebook page.