Lemont Mayor John Egofske named to replace State Rep. Jim Durkin in 82nd District
The 82nd District includes parts of Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties.
Fall trout fishing season begins at Cook County Forest Preserves
The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.
Tinley Park man accused of crashing into Illinois State Police trooper on I-355
An Illinois State Police trooper was struck while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 355 in Lemont.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visiting spots in Chicago area this weekend
The Wienermobile plans to “ketchup” on several Chicago-area events.
'The Music Man': Lemont HS band director reprises role he played as student 20 years ago
Playing the role of Professor Harold Hill is Matt Doherty, who is one of the Lemont High School band directors and starred in the role as a student 20 years ago.
Big crowds for first day of trout fishing at Cook County Forest Preserves in suburban Chicago
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
Catalytic converter thieves strike Lemont High School parking lot
There’s been a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the Chicago area, and nationwide.
Lemont High School cancels classes due to COVID-19 outbreak on campus
Lemont High School closed on Wednesday because a number of people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the building.
Cook County Sheriff's Police respond to man barricaded inside Lemont home with child
On Tuesday, Cook County Sheriff's Police responded to a home in suburban Lemont where a man was barricaded inside with a child.
Human remains found in DuPage County forest preserve may be connected to missing United executive
Human remains were found at a DuPage County forest preserve Friday, and it is unknown at this time if the remains are those of missing United Airlines executive Jake Cefolia.