Lemont 2018 Year In Review: Most Read Stories This Year

LEMONT, IL — As we head into 2019, it can be a good time to take a look back at the past year and what stories were the most read. These stories include new businesses, crime and community events.

So let's take a few moments to have a stroll down memory lane and peruse Patch's most memorable Lemont stories of 2018:

Woodridge Teen Charged After Jumping Off Lemont Bridge: Cops

• A Woodridge teen has been charged with disorderly conduct after jumping off a bridge in Lemont on Thursday, prompting a frantic search by first responders. Police said they first responded to a call of a man who jumped off the Lemont Road bridge at 2 p.m....Read more.

Outdoor Adventure Park Planned In Lemont

• An outdoor adventure park is planning to come to Lemont. During the state of the village address, Mayor John Egofske discussed The Forge at Lemont Quarries, which is planned to be built north of Walker Road and Main Street....Read more.

Lemont Officers Recognized For Saving Man's Life

• A Lemont family recently recognized several officers who were able to save resident Brett Kostes' life in June. Kostes suffered a heart attack on June 5, and Lemont Police officers were able to save his life by giving CPR and using a portable AED....Read more.

Stonehouse Pub Closing Its Doors

• Stonehouse Pub in downtown Lemont will be closing its doors permanently in September. According to a post on the business' Facebook page, Sept. 16 will be the last day open for the pub....Read more.

Lemont Home Rule Fails

• Lemont voters have said "no" to becoming a home rule municipality. Over 3,00o voters said no to the proposition while 2,665 wanted the village to become home rule. The village board voted in August to put the referendum on the ballot....Read more.

Lemont Native Wins Emmy For Work On 'Sesame Street'

• Lemont native and now New York City resident Ed Kulzer recently won an Emmy for his work on the show "Sesame Street." Kulzer was part of the editing team that won an Emmy for Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing this year....Read more.

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