Greetings Lemont! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. CITGO to Deliver Lemont-Produced Gasoline to New York Via Laurel Pipeline (tankterminals.com) — Gasoline produced at CITGO's Lemont refinery will soon start flowing to New York via the newly reversed Laurel Pipeline, expanding the plant's reach into East Coast markets. Company leaders say the move improves flexibility in routing Midwest fuel and underscores Lemont's strategic role in national energy infrastructure and supply chains.
2. Minooka soccer victorious; Lockport, Plainfield East flag football advance: Herald-News Thursday Roundup (shawlocal.com) — Lemont athletes had a strong showing, with boys soccer blanking Shepard 4-0 to stay atop the South Suburban Conference and girls volleyball sweeping TF North to remain perfect in the South Suburban Blue. The roundup also highlights other nearby schools' soccer, volleyball, and flag football results, giving Lemont fans context for regional competition.
3. Nirupama Sensharma returns to Notre Dame to research nuclear physics, promote public understanding (nd.edu) — A nuclear physicist now teaching at Notre Dame previously spent three years at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, contributing to advanced nuclear research before returning to academia. Her work focuses on nuclear structure and public education about nuclear energy's benefits, tying Lemont's lab into a broader story about science, outreach, and international careers.
4. DOE's Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Announces $29.5 Million for National Laboratory Mining Projects (smenet.org) — Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont is among 17 U.S. labs selected for a share of $29.5 million in federal funding to advance critical minerals and mining technologies. The award, framed around national energy independence goals, connects Lemont's lab to high-profile research on securing domestic mineral supply chains and supporting future energy innovation.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lemont PatchAM possible:
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Lemont Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.