Lemont Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Lemont area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Lemont Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

Lemont Approves 2021 Street Resurfacing Program

Public Works Director Ralph Pukula said resurfacing will be done in the McCarthy Pointe and Old Derby subdivisions.

The Digital Divide: How Lemont Area Compares In Internet Usage

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Villas Of Equestrian Meadows Development Moves Forward In Lemont

Plans for the project include a 32-unit duplex subdivision on 16 lots, sitting on 9.72 acres on the northwest corner of McCarthy and Bell.

Lemont Extends Permit For Covington Knolls Development

The board approved the final planned unit development in June 2020, but that approval lapses after a year if site development doesn't begin.

Outgoing Lemont Trustee Kwasneski Honored For Service

Ryan Kwasneski, a life-long Lemont resident, was first elected as trustee in 2017, and did not run for re-election in 2021.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Lemont Police Earn Award For Policy, Training Management

Lexipol is the national standards policy manual that the police department subscribes to, Maton said.

Lemont Township Needs You!

Volunteer opportunities will be displayed at the Earth Day Celebration on Saturday May 1st @ the Community Center 9:00-12:00

Lemont Changes Name of South Main Street Due To Mail Issues

South Main Street will be renamed Wells Street, in honor of Lemont's first mayor.

License Plate Reader Cameras Spotted In Lemont

Some residents have questioned the purpose of the cameras around town, which are used to capture and store license plate details.

Lemont Approves Water Main Replacement Projects

One of the approved projects includes the emergency water main replacement at 127th and State streets.

Lemont Adopts $27.48 Million Budget For 2021-22

Finance Director Christina Smith said the budget includes a large investment in the village's infrastructure.

State Sen. Curran Plans Virtual Public Safety Forum

The event will be held virtually on Zoom at 6:30 p.m. April 21.

Mayor Egofske Gives Virtual State Of The Village Address

Lemont Mayor John Egofske discussed the town's economic development and progress toward strategic goals.

Lemont Township: Township First Slate Projected Winners

Projected winners are: Mark Labno for highway commissioner, and Debra Blatzer, David Molitor, Jeanette Virgilio and Susan Nathan as trustee.

Lemont Library: Skibinski, Camalliere, Pravdik Projected Winners

Incumbents Michaeline Skibinski and Patricia Camalliere, as well as Renee Miller Pravdik are the projected winners.

D113A Referendum Question Projected To Pass

The referendum question asked Lemont voters for a 29-cent increase for the operating tax rate of District 113A.

District 113A Referendum, Library, Township: Election 2021

Voters will decide "yes" or "no" on an operating tax increase of 29 cents, a move the district says will reopen Central School.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Poll Workers Needed In Lemont

Election judges and polling place technicians are needed.

Federal Tax Refunds In Cook County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Cook County neighbors.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Meet Lemont Township Highway Commissioner Candidate: Mark Labno

Mark Labno is one of two candidates running for Lemont Township Highway Commissioner.

Lemont Voter Guide 2021: April 6 Consolidated Election

There may be several unopposed races, but Lemont residents will still vote on District 113A's referendum for an operating rate tax increase.

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Lemont Approves Upgrade For Police Department's AV System

Chief Marc Maton said many parts of the current system are non-functioning or need replacing.

Lemont Approves Agreement With Strategic Communications Company

The Village wants to focus on the Lemont downtown as a destination for the Chicago area and visitors from The Forge, board documents state.

Meet Lemont Township Highway Commissioner Candidate: James Durham

James Durham is one of two candidates running for Lemont Township Highway Commissioner.

Meet Lemont Library Trustee Candidate: Michaeline Skibinski

Michaeline Skibinski is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Meet Lemont Township Board Trustee Candidate: Mario Mollo

Mario Mollo is one of five candidates running for four open positions for trustee on the Lemont Township Board.

Meet Lemont Public Library Trustee Candidate: Patricia Camalliere

Patricia Camalliere is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board.

Meet Lemont Library Trustee Candidate: Renee Miller Pravdik

Renee Miller Pravdik is one of four candidates running for three open positions for trustee on the Lemont Public Library Board.

IL-03: Key Takeaways From Marie Newman, Mike Fricilone Forum

The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Democratic candidate Marie Newman and Republican Mike Fricilone. Watch the replay.

IL-03: Poll Puts GOP Fricilone 3 Points Behind Democrat Newman

A Cook County GOP-commissioned poll shows a tightening race in Illinois's 3rd Congressional District.

Newman and Fricilone Face Off In IL03 Virtual Candidate Forum

League of Women Voters will host a virtual forum Oct. 1 for 3rd Congressional District candidates Mike Fricilone and Marie Newman.

IL-03: Republican Fricilone Endorsed By Chicago Police Union

GOP congressional candidate Mike Fricilone wins endorsement of Chicago FOP and other cop unions in IL-03 race against Democrat Marie Newman.

Patch's 2020 Illinois Primary Voters Guide For Cook County

Everything you need to know to vote in the March 17 Illinois primary, including online registration, early voting, candidate guides and more

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Rush Darwish

Democrat Rush Darwish is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Charles Hughes

Democrat Charles Hughes is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

3rd Congressional District Candidate: Dan Lipinski

Democrat Dan Lipinski is running for the 3rd Congressional District seat.

Lipinski Wins Cop-Firefighter Support, Sun-Times Endorses Newman

The congressional primary heats up in Illinois' 3rd District, as Democrats Marie Newman and Dan Lipinski announce major endorsements.

Lightfoot Endorses Marie Newman In IL-03 Democratic Primary

In a pointed jab against socially conservative Congressman Dan Lipinski, the Chicago mayor refers to him as "Trump's favorite Democrat."