In Lemont, one of the contested local races is the race for village board trustee.
In Lemont, one of the contested local races is the race for District 113A Board of Education.
Mayor John Egofske explains in the video why the 1 percent sales tax question is being placed on the ballot.
Laura Smith is one of five candidates running for four open positions on the Board of Education.
Meet the four write-in candidates running for positions on the Lemont Public Library board.
The 1 percent tax would be on most purchases in the village, excluding medicine and groceries.
The filing deadline is approaching for nominating petitions for the April Consolidated General Election.
Lemont will not become a home rule municipality, as over 3,000 voters were against the proposition.
Incumbent Jim Durkin will serve another term in office after defeating opponent Tom Chlystek.
In addition to several local and state races, voters will also see several referenda questions on the ballot.
A town hall meeting will be held to discuss the home rule referendum that Lemont voters will see on the ballot on Nov. 6.
Library to hold policy and personnel committee meeting.
The village plans to send out information regarding the pros and cons of home rule over the coming months.
Incumbent Jim Durkin will face off against Democrat Tom Chlystek in November.
Election judges and equipment managers are needed in suburban Cook County for the primary election on March 20.
Mayor John Egofske and the Lemont Chamber of Commerce will present the annual State of the Village Address on Wednesday, March 7.
The forum will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Lemont Township building, 1115 Warner Ave.
The Cook County Zoning and Building Committee has rejected the rezoning of a trucking business in Lemont Township.
There are openings on the newly formed appointed Heritage Quarry Recreational Area Committee.
John Curran has been chosen to serve the remainder of Christine Radogno's term.
Around 300 of an anticipated 1,100 layoff notices have been sent to Cook County workers.
State Senator and Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno will serve her last day in office on July 1.
The Lemont Township Board were seated at a recent meeting.
Lemont's Planning & Zoning Commission has three appointed positions open for new commissioners.
Mayor Brian Reaves has announced that Lemont will appeal the March 23 ruling that upheld the annexation of 1,446 acres into Palos Park.
Patch will cover Lemont election results as they come in.
Jason Sanderson, a candidate for township trustee, shares what he would focus on if elected.
Ken McClafferty, a candidate for Lemont village trustee, shares his experiences and plan to revitalize business in Lemont.
"The AHCA does not help the middle class or make the healthcare system in the U.S. better," said Lipinski.
James Durham, a candidate for Lemont Township Highway Commissioner, shares his background and plans for roads in Lemont.
Glenn Pasiewicz, a candidate for village trustee, shares his ideas for revitalizing businesses in Lemont.
John Egofske, a candidate for Lemont village president, shares his plan for the village.
The Lemont Township United Party is comprised of several candidates for a variety of Lemont Township roles.
David Maher, a candidate for Lemont village trustee, shares his background and plans for Lemont.
Village trustee candidate Janelle Kittridge shares her vision for Lemont.
The party made its 2017 endorsements for supervisor, clerk, assessor, highway commissioner and trustees.
Lemont Village Trustee candidate Ryan Kwasneski shares his areas of focus he has for Lemont.
Early voting begins March 20. Here's where you can register to vote in Lemont.
Find out who is running for what in Lemont in 2017. Full list included.