Lemont News

Legislation to ban minors from indoor tanning beds was sent to Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday after being approved by the Illinois Senate.

One drink could be the standard for drunken drivingat least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 Suspended License Bennie L. Harris Jr., 51, of the 9200 block of Jill Lane, Schiller Park, was arrested at 12:06 p.m. following a traffic stop at Mccarthy Road and Archer Avenue.

A Lemont group is preparing to plant dozens of crops that will soon benefit local food pantries.

The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont area.

Lemont officials were joined Monday by Congressman Dan Lipinski as they rededicated their recently renovated Village Hall, 418 Main St.

Zach Snarskis plays Captain Hook and Aubree Tally plays Peter Pan during rehearsal for Lemont High School's theatrical production of "Peter Pan" Saturday, May 4, 2013.

A particle storage ring spanning 50 feet in diameter is making a 3,200-mile journey from New York to Illinois.

Monday, May 6 Suspended, revoked license Jose Pena, 37, of the 3600 block of South 54 th Court in Cicero, was arrested around 3:33 p.m. near the intersection of La Grange Road and Calendar Court, La Grange police said.

The village of Lemont will hold an open house and rededication ceremony Monday night for the newly renovated Village Hall.

UPDATED, May 8 A middle school girl is facing criminal charges after assuming responsibility for a bomb threat written outside Oakwood School on Sunday, according to Lemont police.

The following items and postings were found on Craigslist for the Burr Ridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills and Lemont area.

A particle storage ring spanning 50 feet in diameter will make a stop in Lemont this summer during a 3,200-mile journey from New York to Illinois.

A new Lemont store is hoping to capitalize on the increasing demand for gluten-free products in the southwest suburbs.

Michael C. Brock: 22, of 117 Arizona Ave. in Joliet, was arrested by Joliet police Thursday on charges of drug possession, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing.

The National Honor Society at St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School in Lemont is collecting used bikes for local families in need.

Pope Francis was at Everest Academy in Lemont, Illinois this past week. In fact, you can see a montage of the Pope in the photos above.

Name : Kim and Amber Peters Company : Aurora Rose, A Unique Boutique Title : Owners Location : Lemont Founded : 2011 How did the business come to be? Handcrafted items have always been a part of our lives.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced their 2013 Merit Scholar designees and $2,500 scholarship award-winners on Monday, including Benet Academy senior John M. Corrigan.

A popular bike trail that extends from Lemont to Willow Springs is slated for closure next week, but before that happens, users of Centennial Trail are invited to give their input at a 6 p.m. meeting Thursday at the Willow Springs Community Center, 8156 Archer Ave.