Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier confirmed Thursday that he will leave Lemont at the end of June to become the administrator of Jefferson County, WI.
The 50-foot-wide electromagnet will travel 3,200 miles by boat and barge this summer to be part of a new experiment that will study particle physics.
According to the American Lung Association's 2013 "State of the Air," Cook County gets an "F."
The legislation, sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont), would prohibit teens 17 and younger from using UV tanning beds.
Congressman Dan Lipinski announced April 19 that the district was awarded a $12,500 grant to purchase a new thermal imaging camera and a specialized washing machine.
The online bill-paying option will be unavailable until Monday as the village implements a new utility billing system.
The library board will appoint two members to serve the remainder of the term office, until May 2015.
Motorists should expect delays for the next several months at the intersection of Archer Avenue and McCarthy and Derby roads, where workers will widen and resurface the pavement and install traffic control signals.
David Deitemyer, Patrick Kerrigan and Brian Bushnell beat out Susan Petrarca and Michael Clausen on Tuesday for the three open positions in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A.
Now that the polls have closed, follow our site for live results to learn who won and by how much in all your Lemont races. We'll be updating this post throughout the night as votes are tallied.
April 2013 election information for the village of Lemont, District 113A, District 210, the Lemont Park District, Lemont Township, the Lemont Fire Protection District and the Lemont Library.
Only 419 votes were cast during early voting, according to unofficial results published by Cook County Clerk David Orr.
Work will begin April 15 on signal and lane upgrades at the busy Lemont intersection, thanks in part to a $1.7 million capital investment from the state.
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) announced Thursday that the state delivered the first $1.25 million in funding for initial planning and design of Argonne's Energy Innovation Center.
Cook County Clerk David Orr's lawyers filed a brief in defense of a lawsuit attempting to overthrow the state's ban on same-sex marriage.
The organization claims President Toni Preckwinkle's office refused to divulge information on dozens of her appointments to various county positions.
The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will serve as an early voting location through April 6.
Lawmakers proposed new taxes on oil rigs, license plates, satellite TV, strip clubs and more to find money for schools, parks, youth centers and crisis centers. Reboot Illinois talks taxes.
County President Toni Preckwinkle is asking 1,500 inmates be transferred to home-monitoring, to prevent an overcrowding crisis, ABC7 reports.
Congressman Dan Lipinski said he will explore legislative action to pressure Canadian National Railway to allow Metra to run more trains on its line.
The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lemont Township Community Center.
President Barack Obama underscored the importance of investing in scientific research during a speech on American energy at Argonne National Laboratory on Friday.
President Barack Obama is scheduled to visit Argonne National Laboratory, near Lemont, on Friday afternoon to discuss American energy policy.
New bills call for stiffer sentencing for gang-related gun offenses, gang recruitment.
Mayor Brian Reaves said Monday that the village will explore private financing options to build a $21 million sports complex near downtown Lemont that would take the burden off taxpayers.
The focus of the trip is to “focus on American energy,” officials said.
Facility features spacious multi-purpose room, catering kitchen and outdoor patio.
Mayor Brian Reaves said Wednesday that the village could explore alternative financing options to build a $21 million sports complex near downtown Lemont.
Mayor Brian Reaves highlighted new businesses and new marketing initiatives Wednesday during the 10th annual State of the Village address at Crystal Grand Banquets.
Participate in the park district’s community-wide survey before March 15.
L.E.A.P. program lends a helping hand to local kids whose families are struggling financially.
The House Republican joined Democrat Elaine Nekritz at a press conference Wednesday to introduce new legislation.
Residents hope to slow down mayor’s ‘fast track’ proposal to issue bonds to build a $21 million sports facility in downtown Lemont by letting voters decide the issue.
The state might take a crippling hit if congress does not act before Friday.
The Lemont Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall at 418 Main St.
Citizens’ Group says it has gathered 600 signatures on petitions to place the village’s sports complex on the ballot in March 2014.
Rep. Dan Lipinski shared his thoughts on stalled deficit-reduction talks on the eve of sequestration in Washington, after opening a new office in Orland Park.
Here's the final list of candidates who are running for village, school boards and fire, library and park districts in the April 9 election.
Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school?
Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) introduced legislation Friday that would prohibit teens 17 and younger from tanning in sunless tanning beds.