The amended code now requires pet owners to use a leash at all times to control their animals.
County clerk offices across Illinois will open early next week to celebrate the bill going into effect.
Lemont Patch lists basic information about upcoming school district, village, park district, library, fire and township meetings.
Republican Sen. Christine Radogno's district would move north of New Lenox, while Democratic Sen. Maggie Crotty's, would extend west.
The proposal would cost the village more than $1 million.
Cook County Board of Commissioners to make final decision at June 1 meeting.
"Cash rules everything," says Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, quoting Raekwon during discussion Wednesday in the Illinois Senate.
State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) introduced the bill in response to concerns raised by Burr Ridge resident and Armed Forces veteran Edward McCambridge.
Committee of the whole also examines local leash law for dogs on public property.
Lemont Township trustees say they support Steve Rosendahl, who inadvertently racked up $1,600 international charges when downloading email to his cell phone in Mexico.
The plan was amended Monday to incorporate changes to state law, local zoning and updates to the comprehensive plan.
Mayor Brian Reaves says he is outraged over Gov. Pat Quinn's proposed plan to withhold municipalities' share of state taxes in order to pay off $4.5 billion in old bills.
News briefs submitted to Patch by the Village of Lemont.
The cost of accidental data transfer while on vacation in Mexico was expensed by Lemont Township Supervisor Steve Rosendahl in January, according to the Better Government Association.
U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert called the news "a long-overdue victory for justice," while some Lemont residents urged Americans to remain vigilant.
The village's Historic Preservation Commission is looking to expand the district's boundaries to include neighborhoods near downtown Lemont.
The overall turnout for suburban Cook County was just under 17 percent, while Lemont's was 39.3 percent. Results also showed just 850 votes for District 113A write-in candidate Janet Hughes.
Plans for Glen Oaks and Krystyna Crossing subdivisions were reviewed by Lemont officials at a committee of the whole meeting Monday night.
Illinois representatives will host public hearing for redistricting Tuesday at South Suburban College.
Both branches of Congress voted to approve the compromise bill Thursday.
Tax day's most people's least favorite day of the year. But there are local resources to get you through the day.
The Lemont Board of Trustees is expected to adopt the the budget for fiscal year 2012 during its regular meeting Monday.
Residents can take part in a 10-minute survey that will assist Pace officials as they conduct feasibility studies.
Current Board Member Janet Hughes has served on the District 113A Board since 2009.
Four open seats are up for grabs on the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education. Write-in votes for Janet Hughes will not be counted for two weeks.
Lemont residents voted Tuesday on proposed $20 million working cash bond referendum for Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A.
Follow Patch throughout the day for updates from Lemont Township polling places.
Patch will be posting results in real time throughout the night.
Lemont Patch provides a quick guide for the April 5 election, from polling places to candidate information.
The line currently offers only three weekday round trips between Joliet and Chicago, with stops in Lockport, Lemont, Willow Springs and Summit.
Some local activists align with pro-referendum Citizens for 113A; others support national organizations such as Americans for Prosperity.
Lemont Patch provides addresses and additional resources for the April 5 election.
Tucked away on the sixth floor of the Cook County building, the county's Board of Review office is a place most people don't know about until compelled by the appeal process.
Candidates were given two minutes to explain why they should get your vote in the April 5 consolidated election.
In Day Five of our series, Patch shares what elected officials and advocates wish Cook County residents would do.
The Lemont Public Library held its standing as the one of the busiest early voting locations among suburban Cook County sites with contested races.
School Board candidates offer their perspectives on key issues in Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A.
In Day Four of our series, Patch gives you the inside scoop on powerful organizations you may not know exist within the world of property taxes.