Coronavirus Update For Lemont: Village Partners Work Together

From the Village of Lemont

Dear Village of Lemont Community:

As the village partners continue to work together for the entire community, we want our Lemont residents and businesses to know how appreciative we are for the steps you have taken to control the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

This is territory not yet traveled, and we have had to make hard decisions in the best interest of the health and safety of our residents and community. Our collective goal is to continue to provide essential functions and services to the community as we address the impacts to our residents, families, employees, first responders, students, seniors, and businesses.

Our business community has been hit hard, and the support residents have shown to the restaurants with take-out orders has been phenomenal. They are struggling and the need continues to order food and beverages from them to help them during this difficult time. For updated information on open businesses, visit:

• Lemont Homer Glen Facebook
• Village of Lemont Dining Guide
• Taste of Lemont on Wheels Facebook

Many of our residents and seniors are facing hardships as well. The need for food and care package items is growing by the day. If you are able, please support the food pantries and organizations that are taking food, personal items and monetary donations for our families in need. Please visit their websites and Facebook pages for what is needed:

• Lemont Township
• Hope and Friendship Foundation

It is important that everyone stay informed during this time. Each partner has different means of communicating to residents and it is vital that we stay connected. Below is the current status updated from our March 18 Lemont Community Partner letter. As new information becomes available, we encourage you to visit individual websites and Facebook pages for updated information.

Village of Lemont

• Essential services will continue to be provided.
• Waste Management currently is not taking bulk items or loose items outside of containers.
• Village facilities are partially opened. Our vestibules are open for bill paying and plan drop-off. NO CASH is being taken at this time.
• The Police Department will be responding to HIGH PRIORITY emergency calls. LOW PRIORITY calls will be handled by telephone. Call 911 or our non-emergency number at 630-257-2226.
• For updates visit, http://lemont.il.us/768/Coronavirus-Information.
• Visit Lemont Community Coronavirus Facebook page
• For e-messages,sign up to Stay Informed, Community News
• Call Village Hall at 630-257-1550 or email vlemont@lemont.il.us.

Lemont-Bromberek SD113a and Lemont High School District 210

• Lemont- Bromberek School District 113A and Lemont High School District 210 both are making efforts to serve as a resource for their students and their families during this time of uncertainty.
• Each are continuing to provide meals to families in need, and will maintain that commitment during spring break (March 30-April 3).
• Each are maintaining open lines of communication with their students and families, as well as their respective employees, including providing updates based on directives from Governor Pritzker.
• Each are continuing to provide learning opportunities for their students, and will do so as long as schools are required to be closed.

Lemont Fire Protection District

• Operations will continue as normal.
• No public education classes are being held.
• Entrance for visitors is limited to the foyer area of the New Avenue station.
• For updates visit, www.lemontfire.com.

Lemont Township

• Lemont Township services will be available via telephone and internet. All buildings will be closed to the public. Please call 630-257-2522 and leave a message.
• Senior meals will be delivered to homes. Contact Lemont Township to arrange for delivery.
• Food and personal items for food pantry recipients can be dropped off in Lemont Township’s vestibule 24/7 at 1115 Warner Avenue.
• Lemont Township dial-a-ride will be suspended.
• For updates visit, https://www.lemonttownship.org.

Lemont Park District

• Lemont Park District buildings remain closed to the public.
• Per Governor Pritzker’s orders, playgrounds are closed to the public. Open space and trails remain open. Parks staff continues to monitor parks and buildings. Please be sure to pick up and dispose of dog waste in the dog waste stations around the District’s parks.
• Staff continues to work remotely and have launched a variety of activities and programs online for your reference.
• The Quarryman Race has been postponed to Nov. 7.
• For updates visit, www.LemontParkDistrict.org and Lemont Park District Facebook page.

Lemont Public Library

• Library is currently closed to the public through April 7.
• Book drop is currently closed. Materials will not be due until May 1. No fines or fees will be imposed until the closure is over.
• Virtual Reference Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Virtual offerings and database resources for both adults and youth.
• Register online for a temporary library card.
• A Reading at a Distance program is available which features prizes from local businesses.
• Visit www.lemontlibrary.org for details and information.

Heritage Corridor Business Alliance

• The HCBA continues to work with the Village in support of our businesses. Many restaurants are open for carryout and delivery.
• The HCBA (Chamber) office is currently closed.
• Call 630- 257-5997 or email to info@MyHCBA.com. For updates visit, www.MYHCBA.com and the Heritage Corridor Business Alliance Facebook page.
• For a list of small business resources please visit the homepage at https://www.myhcba.com.

It is extremely important that we all stay current on the constant changes being made at county, state and national levels. All partners are collaborating closely with resourceful organizations and governmental agencies to keep abreast of situations. As they are announced, orders will be implemented as instructed to reduce the spread of the COVID-19.

Please refer to the websites of the Illinois Public Health Department, Cook County Public Health Department, and the Center for Disease Control, for the most current information about the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you have any concerns or questions, please reach out to the appropriate partners for answers. The safety and well-being of our residents is our highest priority as we continue to support our community.

John Egofske, Mayor

Dr. Courtney Orzel, Superintendent, Village of Lemont Lemont-Bromberek SD113a

Dr. Mary Ticknor, Superintendent, Lemont School District 210

Frank Jareczek, Fire Chief, Lemont Fire Protection District

Steve Rosendahl, Supervisor, Lemont Township

Louise Egofske, Executive Director, Lemont Park District

Heather Shlah, Interim Director, Lemont Public Library

Glenn Pasiewicz, Executive Director, Heritage Corridor Business Alliance