What's up Lemont! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Taste of Lemont brings food, music and school support downtown Sept. 12 Also on today's calendar: The Breakfast Club and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees. Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 64. Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • Taste Of Lemont Returns Sept. 12 (patch.com ) — Lemont residents can look forward to the Taste of Lemont returning Sept. 12, bringing live music, kids' activities, and nearly 25 local food and beverage vendors to the downtown Metra lot. The fundraiser supports Lemont High School Educational Foundation grants that benefit students and staff, with discounted advance tickets and free admission for younger attendees and LHS students. Free shuttle service from Lemont High School will make getting there easier.
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★ Featured events ★ Friday August 21 The Breakfast Club → Saturday August 22 Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market → Sunday August 23 Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 → Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) → Monday August 24 Free Yoga Classes → Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Friday August 21 Grunge Night: Tributes To Pearl Jam And Nirvana → Saturday August 22 The Crown Jewels: A Queen Tribute → Sunday August 23 Route 66 Roadshow → Thursday August 27 Lemont VFW Bingo → Friday August 28 Trippin' Billies: Dave Matthews Band Tribute → Saturday August 29 Hatch Chile with Jewel-Osco - Lemont → One Of These Nights: Eagles Tribute → Friday September 4 Escape: Journey Tribute → 📣 Lemont Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Rosebud Lemont Is A Destination —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch Appeals Window for Lemont Township Now Open —Lemont Township Read on Patch Obituary: Anita C. Bottomley —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Win $500 Per day in September! —Lauren Raspanti Read on Patch Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1213) in Lemont. Apply here. Franciscan Ministries posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Homer Glen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here. 🗞 Nearby News Homer Glen
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Local Event: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) (patch.com ) 2 Illinois pumpkin patches named on the most underrated list (chicagoparent.com ) Ok Lemont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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