It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week.
Lemont Patch lists basic information about upcoming school district, village, park district, library, fire and township meetings.
News briefs submitted by the Village of Lemont.
The current Lemont Township GOP committeeman was elected during a special meeting Thursday night.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said he agrees that ComEd and Ameren need to modernize the state's electric grid, but said the utility companies can accomplish this without special legislation.
The Illinois Street ramp from Lemont Road to New Avenue will be closed for one week beginning Monday, Sept. 19.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened this week
News briefs submitted to Patch by the Village of Lemont.
Results from the first ever Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey were released last week.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 83 Friday. The bill allows Lemont and four other communities to create their own water agency.
The event raised about $700,000 for the U.S. Speaker's political warchest, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
New law requires employers to turn over unclaimed paychecks to the treasurer’s office, which adds to the $1.5 billion unclaimed cash the state is holding.
Rose Yates will retire Sept. 2 after 26 years of service to the Village of Lemont.
Trustees will hold their monthly committee of the whole meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in Village Hall, 418 Main St.
The United States Speaker of the House will be in town Saturday following an event in Hinsdale on Friday.
It's always good to be caught up on state politics. Here's an easy guide to what happened last week.
Tom Spellman III, of Lemont, admits he tried to hide more than $1 million; receives 18-month federal prison term.
GOP hopes judge will overturn maps drawn by Democrats in Springfield.
U.S. Reps. Judy Biggert (R-13) and Dan Lipinski (D-3) voted Monday to pass the Budget Control Act; Senate to vote Tuesday.
Illinois congressman will seek another term in the newly formed 82nd District.
U.S. Geological Survey planned to dye river red Aug. 2-5.
Forty-two Illinois mayors, including the mayors of Tinley Park, Orland Park and Palos Hills, signed a letter calling for Congress to come together on a debt ceiling deal.
Ilinois Tollway proposal would mean 35-cent increase for I-Pass users.
U.S. Geological Survey will perform a dye test beginning Aug. 2.
Partnership with village's Heritage Committee would add youth recreation site along I&M Canal.
Reassessment notices were mailed Monday to nearly 7,000 single family homeowners and 250 condominium owners.
The long-delayed project near the southwest corner of 131st Street and Parker Road will have 240 homes and more open space, officials say.