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John Sintich

🍦 A $120M project is about to give Orland Park the downtown it's never had.

A historic Army Huey is coming home to New Lenox on September 18, plus a Patriot Day concert and book sale this weekend.

John Sintich

Sep 3, 2026

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5 min read

🍦 New Lenox Restaurant Week starts Tuesday. 24 restaurants, 1 passport, 1 prize.

Frankfort Fall Festival is this weekend, plus the Man in the Yellow Chair story you need to read this week.

John Sintich

Aug 27, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 $1.7B casino, soccer stadium, and the biggest train expansion in decades. Chicago is moving.

Blue Öyster Cult closes out the Summer Concert Series, plus the Frankfort Fire District referendum and a comedy night.

John Sintich

Aug 20, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 Biggest trail in Frankfort is closed for at least one week. More storm fallout.

Alyssa's Law is now Illinois law, free ice cream social in Frankfort, and a boutique pop-up in Mokena this weekend.

John Sintich

Aug 13, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 Top 10 state for public schools. Back to school never looked better out south.

Frankfort made national news. If the storms left you with damage, I can help connect you to a trusted contractor.

John Sintich

Aug 6, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 School’s almost back. The South Burbs aren’t slowing down.

Farmers market in New Lenox, county fair karaoke at The Bridge, and a Sunday concert in Frankfort this weekend.

John Sintich

Jul 30, 2026

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4 min read

🍦214K without power after Monday's storms. Here's what you need to know.

Plus, a free clothing giveaway in Joliet, Alsip's flower festival, and a Sunday concert in Frankfort this weekend.

John Sintich

Jul 23, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 Millions are being invested in these four south suburbs. Most buyers haven't noticed.

Halloween in July at Soundgrowler, plus a subdivision garage sale and Sunday concert in Frankfort this weekend.

John Sintich

Jul 16, 2026

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4 min read

🍦 Chicago home prices up 130% since 2000. The next 5 years might be even better.

A 7-year-old cancer survivor is holding a lemonade stand this Sunday, plus a comic con and vinyl show this weekend.

John Sintich

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🍦 A $120M project is about to give Orland Park the downtown it's never had.

🍦 New Lenox Restaurant Week starts Tuesday. 24 restaurants, 1 passport, 1 prize.

🍦 $1.7B casino, soccer stadium, and the biggest train expansion in decades. Chicago is moving.

🍦 Biggest trail in Frankfort is closed for at least one week. More storm fallout.

🍦 Top 10 state for public schools. Back to school never looked better out south.

🍦 School’s almost back. The South Burbs aren’t slowing down.

🍦214K without power after Monday's storms. Here's what you need to know.

🍦 Millions are being invested in these four south suburbs. Most buyers haven't noticed.

🍦 Chicago home prices up 130% since 2000. The next 5 years might be even better.

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