76 Dogs Removed From Lemont Home, Man Facing Animal Cruelty, Felony Weapons Charges: Police

Seventy-six dogs were found living inside the home and garage off of McCarthy Road, police said

Several Dogs Removed From Lemont Home, Charges Pending For Homeowner: Police

The dogs are being removed from the property by Cook County and multiple Animal Control agencies, police said.

Suspects Forced Their Way In Through Garage, Tied Woman Up In Lemont Home Invasion: Police

The crime mirrored a home invasion in Homer Glen a day earlier, when a 73-year-old woman was bound and robbed. Three suspects were caught.

Home Invasion Suspects Crash Car During Police Chase: Will County Sheriff

Two guns were also recovered in the hunt for three suspects believed to be linked to armed invasions in Homer Glen and Lemont.

Shooting Reported At I-355, 127th Street In Lemont: Police

Police said that the troopers are on the scene of an "alleged expressway shooting" at Interstate 355 near 127th Street in Lemont.

Driver Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-355: Police

A second driver was seriously hurt in the crash at the Des Plaines River, police said.

Lemont Man Charged After Federal Drug, Firearm Investigation: U.S. Attorney

Khiry Strickland, of Lemont, is charged with federal drug conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Man With Two Active Arrest Warrants Taken Into Custody In Lemont: Police

Sims was wanted in connection with an incident, in which he fled from officers in a vehicle, police said.

Domestic Incident In Lemont Ends With 1 In Custody: Police

Charges are currently pending after an incident in Lemont prompted a shelter-in-place order late Wednesday, police said.

After 2 Die In Crash, Tesla Driver Charged With Reckless Homicide, DUI

The crash last month killed two people when the vehicle left the road near Archer Avenue and 135th Street.

Lisle Man Killed In Crash In Lemont: Coroner

Hoffmeyer said the vehicle was heading eastbound on 135th Street at a high rate of speed, and lost control on a curve.

Lemont Woman, 24, Killed In Lake County Crash

The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman killed in the early Tuesday collision in Mundelein.

Man Charged After Residential Burglaries In Lemont: Police

A juvenile offender was also identified, and criminal charges are still pending, police said.

Two 14-Year-Old Girls Missing From Timberline Knolls Found Safe

As of 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, the two missing juveniles have been located and are currently in the custody of the Lemont Police.

Abandoned Stolen Vehicle Causes Lockdowns At Lemont Schools

Police said they received a report about a vehicle; when they found the vehicle, it was abandoned with no one inside.

Victims Recorded Using Bathroom, Lemont Man Arrested: Police

Police said they received a report of multiple victims in the same household, who were recorded with a camera found on the windowpane.

Timberline Knolls Staffer Sexually Assaulted Patient, Lawsuit Alleges

The lawsuit cites numerous other allegations of assaults against patients at the Lemont facility.

Lemont Man Sentenced To Five Years In Prison In Federal Bribery Case

Alex Nitchoff pleaded guilty earlier this year after conspiring to bribe a county Assessor's Office employee in return for reduced taxes.

Pedestrian Killed By Train ID'd As Lemont Woman, 47: Coroner

Lemont Police told Patch that Riegler was with her two children. Both children are unharmed.

Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Train In Downtown Lemont: Police

Lemont police said the incident happened Saturday afternoon near Stephen and Main streets.

No Relationship Between 2 People Found Dead In Lemont Motel: Police

Lemont police officers were called to the D-Lux Budget Inn, 12241 Archer Ave., around 9:30 a.m. Thursday.

Man Found Dead After Woman Slain At Lemont Motel: Police

Police say a man is dead after they believe he fatally shot a woman at an Archer Avenue motel on Thursday.

Man, 45, Dies After Jumping From I-355 Bridge In Lemont: ISP

A state trooper witnessed the man jump from the overpass late Wednesday night, Illinois State Police said.

Fire Damages Front Office Of Auto Shop In Lemont

The fire broke out around 5 a.m. in the 900 block of Main Street.

Lemont Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Bribery Charges

Alex Nitchoff, 56, had been accused of doing free home improvement in exchange for lower commercial property taxes.

Zinc Bromide Spill Prompts HazMat Response At Argonne

Lab officials said the spill was in one of the buildings at the laboratory, and there was no threat to anyone and no one was exposed.

Lemont Man, 80, Charged With Predatory Sex Assault Of Child

Police said they were made aware of a sexual assault allegation involving a juvenile victim on Sept. 15.

Attempted Child Abduction Falsely Reported: Lemont Police

Police said that after an investigation, they found the report of an attempted kidnapping at a Lemont carnival was fabricated.

Attempted Child Abduction Falsely Reported At Lemont Carnival: Police

​UPDATE: ​This incident was found to be falsely reported by Lemont Police.

'Unknown Material' Contained At Argonne: Spokesman

A small amount of the material was found on the floor of a room that stores hazardous materials, a spokesman told Patch.

Lemont Man Leads Police On High-Speed Chase, Reaching 85 MPH: Cops

Carlos Russian was leaving a work release assignment when police said he sped off on his motorcycle when deputies tried to pull him over.

19-Year-Old Charged With Reckless Homicide After Fatal April Crash

The crash happened on April 18, and a 25-year-old from Homer Glen was killed.

Several Burglaries Reported Tuesday In Lemont Township: Sheriff

Surveillance video in the area showed the offenders driving a dark-colored Chrysler 300 with no front plate.

OSHA Investigating Fatal Explosion At Seneca Petroleum In Lemont

The federal agency is investigating Seneca Petroleum and contractor M&J Industrial Services.

25-Year-Old Killed In Explosion At Seneca Petroleum In Lemont

A second person was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, officials said.

Witnesses Sought In Fatal Lemont Crash

The crash happened at 5:15 p.m., at Lemont and Bluff roads.

Lemont Police Testing Body-Worn Cameras

Lemont officers began trying out the body-worn cameras on Tuesday.

Lemont Man Bribed Cook County Assessor's Employee: U.S. Attorney

From 2016 to June 2019, Alex Nitchoff, of Lemont, conspired with others to bribe Lavdim Memisovski, at the Assessor's Office, officials said

Woman, 53, Dies In Lemont House Fire: Coroner

The home is uninhabitable due to significant smoke and fire damage, fire officials said.

Abandoned Vehicle On I-355 Connected To Missing Person Investigation

The vehicle was found early Saturday, and is linked to missing Tinley Park man Christopher Paller, police said.