Lemont News

Two new administrators -- Business Manager Joe Murphy and Director of Special Education Services Christine Flores of Plainfield -- joined the Lemont High School District.

Many people have "treasures" in their attics or basements that are collecting dust and have been long forgotten over time, but anyone associated with the history of Lemont High School -- from graduates to ...

Independence Day celebrations are planned in many local communities, and will include a variety of activities July 3 and 4. In Lockport, the fun will begin July 3, with a free party from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at ...

A 55-year-old wooden roller coaster that sat idle in Illinois after its amusement park closed has now been resurrected in Wisconsin.

A 62-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon after his pickup truck slammed into a tree in Lemont.

Teams are still being sought for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life to be held from 6 p.m. July 11 to 6 a.m. July 12 at Lemont High School's sports complex at 131st Street and Bell Road in Lemont.

Ground-up tires will cover Army Trail Road this summer as part of DuPage County's summer repaving plan.

A total of 18 Lemont High School students took away awards from the annual Joliet Junior College Web Design Contest in April.

Weeks after blocking a move to close a major section of Stateville Correctional Center, some lawmakers now are rallying to save the aging Pontiac prison in rural Livingston County.

Five teens were arrested for allegedly taking a walk with another man's shoes Sunday.

A Joliet man died following a two-car crash Monday afternoon near Lemont. Killed was Robert Bato, 66, of 506 E. Meeker Ave.

Students were honored for their commitment to academic success, dedication to community service and outstanding participation in school organizations.

The Downers Grove Fire Department responded to two fires Wednesday night, including a loading dock fire at 11:15 p.m. at 1341 Warren Ave.

HERE HERE Link to Links Link to Links Tuesday, June 10 The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce will host its 37th annual golf outing at Klein Creek Golf Club and Banquets, 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road, Winfield.

All aspiring actors and actresses in kindergarten through ninth grade may participate in summer Kids Kamp at Mother McAuley High School , 3737 W. 99th St.

If you measure a man by the size of his dreams, Richard "Dick" Dystrup looms large.

Six months after opening, the Interstate 355 south extension still is getting discovered.

People of all ages with disabilities will soon be able to play ball at a new field in Lemont.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture sent out helicopters Friday to cover areas especially vulnerable to the insects.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its volunteers at the 2008 volunteer awards banquet.