Lemont

Discover Lemont’s unique place in Midwestern history through the buildings, stories, and local landmarks that make this community truly special.

Adam Jomant of Lockport is an operations specialist for the Will County 911 System, staff photographer for the Joliet Slammers, freelance photographer, volunteer for the Will County Emergency Management Agency, and avid hiker and storm chaser.

The Forge: Lemont Quarries has a full schedule of holiday events in October, November and December.

Two Lemont seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Fall offers its own unique festivals and community celebrations throughout the northern Will County area. Check here for a listing of special events in September and October.

Metra will offer special service on the Heritage Corridor Line on six Saturdays this fall, so residents can explore the communities along the route that begins in Joliet and ends in Chicago at Union Station.

Army reservists were welcomed home to their base in Arlington Heights after a nine-month deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Fall offers its own full season of festivals and community celebrations throughout Will County. Check here for listing of special events coming up August through October.

Lemont to publish a limited edition zine in recognition of the village’s 150th anniversary

Tom’s Place has been a staple in downtown Lemont for three generations

The 2024 boys golf season is underway. Here are previews of teams from around the Herald-News coverage area.

The Taste of Lemont will be held Sept. 7

The event is from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.

Cook County treasurer will send $22 million in automatic property tax refunds to more than 10,000 property owners

After four years in Lemont, dog training and daycare business Wags to Riches has found a new home in Lockport.

There's no shortage of parades and festivities to attend to celebrate Independence Day in DuPage and western Cook counties.

The Lockport City Council voted unanimously to oppose a truck dealership and repair shop development at I-355 and Archer Avenue following request from Lemont to join it in its opposition.

Michal Mutterer, new president and CEO at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, strives to be a role model for his children and his staff.

The Lemont Park District will host Sunset Soiree on Stephen Street with music from Beyond Blonde, a tribute to Pink, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga on June 6.

Lemont senior earns medal for editorial cartooning at journalism state finals

Experience the emotional moments as television celebrities and a classical music star are inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame.

A CITGO Lemont Refinery employee has been recognized as a hero by the company and the Village of Lemont after he saved a citizen from a burning vehicle in January.

Here are unofficial results for the 2024 March primary for the Will County Board and local judicial and legislative races, as well as referendum questions.

The Creamery, an ice cream and dessert shop, has seven suburban locations in Will and DuPage counties.

Kathy Jenner of Lemont praised the care her parents receive from Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet.

The annual Lemont St. Patrick's Day Parade was held on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

A 79-year-old woman had died in a fire reported at an apartment building on Division Street in Lockport. Police and fire officials are investigating the incident that left the woman with burn injuries.

Will County voters will be asked to make choices on seven referenda across city and township lines.

Lemont High School chooses its February students of the month

The lawsuit was filed by the parents of a 25-year-old man who was killed in a refinery explosion and fire in unincorporated Lemont last year. The lawsuit alleged industry safety standards were violated before the incident.

There are daytime programs throughout the Joliet area for families, and adults to celebrate the new year and welcome in 2024.

Robin Curtner, owner of Magical Marketing in Lockport, is working to fulfill her younger sister's last wishes and take care of her daughters, and she has some help from local businesses, who are hosting a holiday fundraiser for the family.

Former state Senate President James Peyton “Pate” Philip Jr., a powerful suburban Republican, died on Tuesday.

Illinois GOP icon James ‘Pate’ Philip Jr. has died

Check out photos from the Class 2A boys State Cross Country meet on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 at Detweiller Park in Peoria.

Lemont announces upcoming road closures

The Taste of Lemont will be held Sept. 9

The family was not home at the time of the fire in Lockport. The family's dog was rescued from the residence.

The excursions, dubbed “Rails, Trails and Ales,” will provide three round-trip trains, each equipped with Metra’s new bike cars to carry extra bikes, on six consecutive Saturdays

Local non-profit organizations are helping families in need access school supplies

Friday's event includes an anniversary proclamation by Lemont Mayor and State Rep. John Egofske, guest speakers and dedication of the future Village Green park.

Activities on Saturday include food, live entertainment, children's games, photo opportunities and a pierogi-eating contest.

Beyond the lure of high-flying zip lines and climbing adventures, The Forge: Lemont Quarries this summer will be home to a summer concert series with national headliners and an array of festivals and special events.

Bond was set Thursday at $100,000 for a man currently on work release accused of leading police on a high-speed chase.

Family members, friends, medical personnel and dozens of state troopers gathered to salute Brian Frank as the 35-year-old left the facility -- wearing a black T-shirt and his state police badge -- to begin the next phase of his recovery at the couple’s Lemont home.

Wendy G. Carnahan, 53, of Lemont, died after she was involved in a residential structure fire on Wednesday, according to the Will County Coroner's Office.

ExxonMobil Joliet and Citgo Lemont refineries high on list of discharges reported by Environmental Integrity Project

Police said Jagger Pisano, 19, of Lemont, solicited explicit images from teen victim in Channahon.

Michael Sergent died after he was struck on Sunday by a vehicle driven by a 29-year-old woman in Lemont Township. The investigation remains ongoing.

Missouri commit Luther Burden returned two punts for touchdowns and caught another score as East St. Louis routed Crete-Monee, 54-13, in a Class 6A semifinal Saturday.