Join us each week as we explore the past and present of the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor, stretching from the Chicago Portage area in southern Cook County to the scenic country roads of Putnam County.
The Trojans move into second place in the standings thanks to home stretch winning streak.
The Trojan Hockey team is on a roll!
Back from Christmas Break with a win and a tie
Three games and two charitable events capped off 2011 for the Trojan hockey team.
A look at where the nation's most beloved NHL game should go next.
Enjoying the holidays is all about taking time to create memories by sharing traditions that you love...
A look at the Hawks most fiery month within the past few years: December.
Three games in, three different outcomes.
A look at the most recent offseason move by the Chicago Cubs.
A win and a tie caps off the pre-season.
Trojans lose 4-0 vs. Guerin/Nazareth.
Trojans win in two high-scoring games.
A look at the future of the NBA.
A look at the Hawks after a month.
Oct. 22: Trojans 6, South Elgin 1.
Gardening cultivates community within Lemont children.
A quick look at the NFL season through the first seven weeks.
The 2011-2012 Trojan Hockey season is underway!
Pet Peeve: Stepping in your dog's pile of poop while strolling through the Heritage Woodland Sanctuary...
Ellie and Jake's pumpkins were stolen. Not sure how to stop this madness.
Advice from a local on a successful Lemont pub crawl.
Ellie went back to school. I find myself holding my breath daily as she recovers from brain surgery.
Carrie, "Sex in the City" and the TV show "Cheers" — what a combination. What a cast of characters.
A reflection on the 1960s and the Beatles's impact on my life.
An update on 7-year-old Ellie Cuiching, who is battling a very rare brain tumor.
Peter Marzano's predictions for the division winners in the AFC.
Patch welcomes its newest sports blogger, Lemont High School sophomore Peter Marzano. In his debut blog, Peter gives us his NFC predictions.
These are my opinions on the educational crisis in this country — and an explanation of where the real problem is.
Sit back, relax and raise a glass with Charmaine Drafke, Lemont Patch's new nightlife blogger.
Two middle-aged women decide to zipline. They may have appeared to be like Lucy and Ethel, but instead they found their primal strength and endurance to create a wonderful memory!
Seems funny how a simple newspaper ad can change the course of your life.
Two different types of networking in one day...a business professional's social experiment.
Two suburban women become organic farmers without ever having grown anything —ever!
Taking a few moments with the family to discover what may be in your own backyard could be an adventure in itself.
Could there possibly be a connection between the Unabomber and the 1982 Tylenol deaths?
One of the perks of teaching is the cycle of work, holidays, breaks and preparation during the summer.
From one professional to another, what groups are the best to join?
Sue anyone you'd like, but stop talking about it.
Planting a vegetable garden for Mother's Day is the gift that will keep on giving.