🌱 Patch AM: See how this Lemont ranch fetched over three-quarters of a million

Hello Lemont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how this Lemont ranch fetched over three-quarters of a million
• How a Lemont home invasion sparked a multi-agency police pursuit

Also on today's calendar: NL VFW Meatloaf Monday by Post 9545 Auxiliary. Dine-in or Carry-out. The Public is Welcome! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 27 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: Not as cold, becoming breezy, temps: high: 36, low: 30.
• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three-bedroom home sells for $762,500 in Lemont (shawlocal.com) — A three-bedroom ranch on Mayfair Drive in Lemont recently sold for $762,500, offering over 3,000 square feet, a three-car garage, and central A/C. Several other nearby Lemont homes also closed this year, giving residents a snapshot of current neighborhood prices per square foot and typical features.
   

• 2 Charged In Homer Glen Home Invasion, Robbery: Will County Sheriff (patch.com) — A recent home invasion in Lemont, where a woman was tied up and robbed after being forced from her garage, appears linked to a similar incident in Homer Glen, according to Will County authorities. Police quickly tracked a suspected stolen Acura, arrested three individuals after a multi-agency pursuit, and say additional charges connected to the Lemont robbery are pending as the investigation continues.
   

📸 Around Lemont

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 15

• NL VFW Meatloaf Monday by Post 9545 Auxiliary. Dine-in or Carry-out. The Public is Welcome!
  VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
  4:00 pm
• NL VFW Monday Night Football in the Bar! Happy Hour at 6:30 pm NO COVER!! PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+
  VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 16

• Ask the Assessor!
  Lemont Public Library - Learning Center
  10:00 am
• Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  11:00 am
• At Your Service (Volunteer Opportunity)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Crafternoon
  Lemont Public Library - Lemont Public Library -
• Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• Little Sprinkles Creative Cupcakes (Ages 7+)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  5:00 pm
• Narrative Nights
  Lemont Public Library - Event Space
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am

Saturday December 20

• It's a Wonderful Life! Holiday Movie Night
  Lemont Area Historical Society , 306 Lemont St , Lemont
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 15

• Lemont Walking Club hosts The Library Monday Morning Mosey
  Lemont Public Library - Event Space
  9:30 am
• Artful Messes Session One (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• Artful Messes Session Two (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  11:00 am
• Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
  Homer Glen, IL Calendar , 14240 W. 151st Street , Homer Glen
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy 100th Birthday Dick Van Dyke!
  Thank you for all the childhood memories of all your amazing movies and TV Shows! Simply the best! (Nextdoor Covington / McCarthy)
• A missing firefighter was located during a 2-11 alarm fire at 1136 North Lawndale Avenue in Chicago.
  12:21AM on Dec 14: Still & Box Alarm fire reported at 1136 N Lawndale in Chicago. (Nextdoor )

• Casey's General Store, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Lemont. Apply here.
• Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer - Media Facility Patrol Driver in Homer Glen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

• Former suburban Chicago police chief found guilty in liquor license bribe case (fox32chicago.com)

Orland Park

• Orland Park police announce holiday click it campaign (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
• Orland Park, Illinois halts fiber-optic construction permits after complaints (cbsnews.com)
• Joliet Catholic boys basketball wins in the ESCC: Friday's Herald News Sports Roundup (shawlocal.com)

Ok Lemont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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