Lemont News

Like their counterparts in the Illinois House, Senate Republicans are protesting proposals to shift some of the state's retirement costs onto local school districts and community colleges, raising questions about whether lawmakers can approve any pension reforms by Thursday's deadline.

Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy, Mayor Brian Reaves and Trustee Cliff Miklos will be exiled to the roof of Dunkin' Donuts on Friday, and they'll need your generosity before they can come back down.

With the clock ticking on the current legislative session in Springfield, Illinois lawmakers are scrambling to find a solution to the state's massive shortfall in the Teachers' Retirement System .

ChildServ invites the public June 20 to Ruffled Feathers Gold Court in Lemont for a golf outing to benefit its programs for children and their families.

It may be quite the trip from Lemont, Ill., to Baton Rouge, La., -- but it's a trip Lemont High offensive lineman Ethan Pocic is excited to make.

Pocic visited this weekend and he's a big, big time offensive tackle prospect from Lemont, Illinois.

Several dozen Lemont residents joined the Veterans of Foreign War Post 5819 at the Main Street War Memorial on Monday for the village's annual Memorial Day service.

Today, America pauses to remember those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in the line of duty.

Students from the Lemont-based science program Project Infinite Green will be featured Monday morning on Fox Chicago News.

The readers have spoken, and one Lemont restaurant has emerged as the clear-cut favorite when it comes to French fries.

Monday, May 14 Teachers from Oakwood School surprised 8-year-old Ellie Cuiching on Friday with a purple and pony wonderland at her home.

Lemont residents are invited to attend a cemetary tour and brief ceremony Monday morning to commemorate Memorial Day with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5819 .

Police are investigating a string of vandalism incidents reported in the Lemont area this week.

Lemont native Jim Virtel has been a "Jeopardy!" fan for as long as he can remember, and has always wanted to appear on the show.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus-positive bird and mosquito batches reported in the state this year.

Cyril Students Walk in Memory of Former Principal 17 Lemont High School Students Sign National Letters of Intent Letter to the Editor: Junior Woman's Club Thanks Community for Supporting Denim Derby Lemont Cub Scouts Hold Moment of Silence for Lockport Boy Killed in Camping Accident 2. Free Slurpee Day If you need a cool down, you'll be in luck ... (more)

The Lemont Park District A Board officially appointed new Commissioner Brian Pepich during its monthly business meeting Tuesday night.

Organizers of Lemont's annualA Advocate Good Samaritan Quarryman Challenge A have decided not to reschedule the race- which was canceled earlier this month due to inclement weather -but willA offer a discounted entry fee next year.

The following incidents and arrests were reported by the Downers Grove Police Department: Criminal Trespass to Land Matthew Borgh, 20, of 4422 Wilson Avenue in Downers Grove, was charged with retail theft on May 13 after intentionally stealing a bag of potato chips from the BP on Main Street just to be arrested.

Reader's Digest A is on the hunt for the most interesting town in America, and if someone can convince them it's Lemont , that person could win $1,000. Through May 31, Lemont residents are invited to log on to www.readersdigest.com/america A to share personal stories and images that illustrate what makes Lemont special.