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Lockport, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Lockport! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Archer Avenue work affect your drives between Lockport and Lemont?

Also on today's calendar: Splash Fun with Your Son Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Resurfacing of Archer Avenue in Lemont begins Friday (shawlocal.com) — Drivers using Archer Avenue and nearby Illinois/Lockport Street should prepare for intermittent lane closures as IDOT begins a major resurfacing and sidewalk upgrade project stretching through Lemont and affecting access routes from Lockport. Work runs through summer 2027, with access to homes and businesses maintained but delays likely, so plan extra travel time and watch for workers and changing traffic patterns.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone have a chainsaw or axe I can borrow for a NY minute?
    I’ll leave my DL with you so you know I’ll bring it back. Just need to remove a small trunk 4” in diameter where a small tree fell - thanks (Nextdoor North State)
  • Murphy USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Lockport. Apply here.
  • Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Crest Hill

  • Survey: Women at Logan Correctional say prison is understaffed, unsanitary (wandtv.com)
  • Deana Carpenter Rules (wjol.com)

Romeoville

  • 2026 High School Football Schedules Released For Romeoville Teams (patch.com)
  • Romeoville, IL, GoFundMe Raises Nearly $12K for Funeral Costs of Isaiah Frausto, 19 (theunionstar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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