Top Story New facilities, bigger plans put New Lenox on a substantial growth trajectory Jeff Vorva Times correspondent Sep 30, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 0 Mayor Tim Baldermann speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Crossroads Sports Complex in April in New Lenox. Jeff Vorva, The Times 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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