Thanksgiving 2017: What's Open, What's Closed In Lemont

LEMONT, IL — Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching, and since many stores and services are closed that Thursday, it's best to take care of shopping or errands before the big day. This year, Thanksgiving is Nov. 23, with Black Friday following on Nov. 24. Many stores and government services are either closed or have shortened hours on either of those days. If you're heading out to shop, it's best to call ahead in case hours have changed. Here's what will be closed, or open, in Lemont on Thanksgiving.

Post office: Post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving, but will be open regular hours on Friday.

Lemont Library: The library will be closed early on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. It will be closed all day on Thanksgiving, but will reopen on Friday for normal hours.

Garbage Collection: There will be no garbage pickup on Thanksgiving in Lemont. Thursday pickup will be delayed by one day.

Jewel Osco: Call ahead if you're looking at a different location, but Lemont's Jewel Osco will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday.

Banks: Most major banks are closed on Thanksgiving, but most will be open regular hours on Friday. Double-check with your bank before heading out.

Lemont High School (District 210): LHS students will be released early on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 1 p.m. There will be no school on Thanksgiving or on Friday, Nov. 24.

Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A: District 113A students will be off from Monday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 24. School will resume Monday, Nov. 27.

If you're looking to do some early Christmas shopping on Thanksgiving evening, be aware that many Illinois stores will be closed. Several have confirmed they will be closed all day on Thursday.

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