Lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court claims newly drawn districts disenfranchise blacks, Hispanics.
Legislator who represents Bolingbrook in the Illinois House says Senate Bill 83 will help control water rates for area residents, including those in Lemont.
Fines will start at $25, the same as they are now, for seat-belt violations.
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.
Saint Xavier University economics professor gives the plan a favorable review. It addresses the nation's infrastructure, manufacturing, education and innovation needs, while casting a critical eye on certain trade partners.
News briefs submitted to Patch by the Village of Lemont.
Lemont one of five communities passing resolutions in support of Senate Bill 83.
Illinois Senate Republican leader will seek another term to represent state's newly drawn 41st District.
Director Ralph Pukula said crews will continue cleanup efforts Tuesday and Wednesday.
The advance notice of lane closures for the holiday weekend is designed to aid motorists’ travel plans and improve safety.
Skokie man guilty of engaging in noncompetitive trades that yielded profits in excess of $2 million for him and deceased Lemont man.
Gov. Pat Quinn has 60 days to sign the bill, which would let Lemont and four other communities create their own water company.
Motorists in violation of posted speed limits face a minimum fine of $250, officials say.
Former Illinois governor convicted Monday on 17 of 20 charges, including trying to bargain off President Barack Obama's old Senate seat.
New U.S. House boundaries will switch village to new district that includes Palos Park, Orland Park, Home Glen, Romeoville, Lockport.
Village officials are working with the Lemont Park District to reduce traffic-related accidents near neighborhood parks.
Lemont drops opposition to deli's special use/unique use zoning, according to email obtained through Freedom of Information Act.
Engineering on future projects could be impacted, village officials say.
Local community-based organization is urging the public to contact legislators to restore funding to Human Services programs.
Mayor's Drive for Charity raised nearly $26,000 in April.
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined officials from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago at Friday's groundbreaking event for a new Energy Sciences Building at Argonne.
Unless Gov. Pat Quinn vetoes the measure, ComEd customers will be paying $3 more per month.
A plan to withhold $100 million in taxes from local governments was left out of the 2012 budget, which passed through the legislature Tuesday.
Quinn is “reviewing” the budget’s impact on human services and schools statewide.
First-grader Abby Beranek helped her family to safety during a dryer fire in April — just two days after visiting Lemont Fire Station 1 with her Daisy troop.
Go To 2040 Plan takes global approach toward preparing for a sustainable and prosperous future in metropolitan Chicago.
Five villages await Gov. Pat Quinn's signature on a bill that would create the Northern Will County Joint Action Water Agency.
The new map would split veteran U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert (R-13) across as many as six districts.
Local veterans were joined by Mayor Brian Reaves and Lemont police officers Monday as they paid tribute to fallen soldiers.
Illinois EPA to recommend Lemont as non-attainment zone under Clean Air Act.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lemont Township Community Center, 16300 Alba St.