This Lemont resident wasn't about to let his kids go uneducated, just because of outdated info about museum offerings and specials. Ed Rafacz took matters into his own hands and designed a program to keep kids fed and educated—all on the cheap.
A group of volunteers rallied around donated supplies to provide food, drink, supplies and support for members of the Lemont community in need.
Donations of toys collected by Lemont residents will put smiles on the faces of kids in hospitals or shelters this Christmas.
Lemont police pitched in to help with Hope and Friendship's Christmas Dinner and Care Box Deliveries.
Refresh your memory of some of the year's most "feel-good" stories from Lemont Patch.
Leader of the Chicago Archdiocese reflects on his life and his service to the church.
Is this dad a jerk or a prankster? What a terrible gift. (Unless you're a Packers fan.)
Find out which homes and neighborhoods Patch readers suggested had halls decked to the nines. We map more than 60 displays across the south and southwest suburbs.
Congratulations, Lemont High School students Rachel Miller and Mary Durkin!
NBC 5 weatherman Andy Avalos—original owner of 'PC's Pancake Cafe'—and newest owner Lemont Trustee Paul Chialdikas thanked the community for its support and dedicated the mural during a Dec. 9 board meeting.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Do you know of the best Christmas lights in town? Tell us!
Can you help a local Lemont teen get the wheels he needs?
You'll watch this a couple of times with a smile on your face. Quite the homage to a quintessential piece of Chicago lore and Southland history.
Lemont Girl Scouts belted out holiday songs and spread holiday cheer among senior citizens Dec. 3.
One Lemont child will be able to ride bikes just like her friends—and she has Lemont to thank.
Victims of a tornado that devastated Washington, Ill. are pleading with any families downwind of the storm who might have discovered possessions to return them to their rightful owners.
The scouts collected "fun" Band-Aids to help put a smile on the face of ill children.
After a wreath-laying ceremony at his mom's grave in Mount Greenwood Cemetery, Tinley Park VFW hosts a welcome home party for Sgt. Matt Sternquist.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Mail, a certificate of Honorable Discharge, and other debris with a Washington, Illinois return address landed in the front yard of a Lemont home following a Nov. 17 tornado.
Looking for ways to help victims of the Nov. 17 tornado that struck Coal City and Diamond, Illinois? Find out how.
...Instead, she wanted money spent on donations to a local charity. Read more about this inspirational little girl.
When Emily Fox's friend was diagnosed with a rare brain condition, Fox knew she'd do whatever she could to help. But she never expected her hometown to rally around her friend, too. Follow along as she documents the journey.
When Emily Fox's friend was diagnosed with a rare brain condition, Fox knew she'd do whatever she could to help. But she never expected what happened next.
"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Good reads and good people: Fighting bullies and cancer. Rescuing a beloved dog. Forgiving the men who robbed you. Losing the lottery and winning.
In honor of Veterans Day, Patch would like to recognize local members of the miltary—past or present.
See how people are thanking veterans around the country.
The local cheer organization put in impressive showings at recent competitions. Check out the details.
The Meloni family of Lemont—led by 9-year-old Grace and 7-year-old Kylie—organized a backyard fundraiser to drum up funds and support for two children fighting brain cancer.
Troop 259 from River Valley School collected nearly 1,944 pairs of socks to donate to local families in need.
Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.