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Lemont's St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick launches a spirited new school year Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees. Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 55. Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees. 📰 News we're reading • St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School Welcomes Students Back To School (patch.com ) — Families in Lemont can celebrate as St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School kicks off a new year filled with fresh faces, classroom upgrades, and a unifying theme of "Together, We Rise." Superintendent Greg Richmond joined Principal Michelle Bessler, Pastor Fr. Brian Ardagh, and students on the first day, highlighting the community's hard work over the summer and enthusiasm for new programs and opportunities.
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★ Featured events ★ 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
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 → Saturday September 5 Water Lantern Festival → 📣 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: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Obituary: Charlene Ann Kobe (née Strong) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Obituary: Antonio Martinez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch Michael Page posted a job opening for Plant Production Scheduler - Packaging Manufacturer in Lemont. Apply here. Brookhaven Market posted a job opening for Meat/Seafood Wrapper in Darien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here. 🗞 Nearby News Homer Glen
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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