🌱 Patch AM: Why is a Lemont-based owner rebuilding this Pilsen apartment property?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why is a Lemont-based owner rebuilding this Pilsen apartment property?

Also on today's calendar: NL VFW Annual Holiday “Jazz Jam” - “Serious Fun” Monday, December 29th, 6pm-10pm. Public Welcome! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What two things can you never eat for breakfast? . 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Snow in the morning, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 11 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Tuesday: A bit of afternoon snow, temps: high: 30, low: 27.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 30 and low of 7 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stalled Renovation Project At 1721 West 21st Street Approved For New Construction (chicagoyimby.com) — A Lemont-based company, Midway Assets LLC, has shifted plans for its Pilsen property at 1721 West 21st Street from a stalled renovation to full demolition and new construction. The new permit allows a three-story-plus-basement, seven-unit building with a reported $500,000 construction cost. The site sits near Pink Line stations and several CTA bus routes.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 29

• NL VFW Annual Holiday “Jazz Jam” - “Serious Fun” Monday, December 29th, 6pm-10pm. Public Welcome!
  VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• Winter Jump Jam
  16050 127th St, Lemont
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Noon Year’s Eve
  Lemont Park District/The Core , 16050 W 127th St , Lemont
  11:00 am

Thursday January 1

• Teen Take n' Make
  Lemont Public Library -

Monday January 5

• Lemont Writers Guild
  Lemont Public Library - Learning Center
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Lapsit Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  11:00 am

Wednesday January 7

• Crafternoon
  Lemont Public Library - Lemont Public Library -
• Toddler Storytime (Ages 0 - 3 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• Cocoa & Coloring (All Ages)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

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

Friday January 9

• Live Acoustic Music by David's Bazaar @ Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont
  Pollyanna Brewing Company - Lemont , 431 Talcott Ave , Lemont
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at Joliet Junior College
  1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 - - - Building T - Room 2002
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Arcis Golf posted a job opening for Head Golf Professional in Lemont. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Lockport

• Plot Twist Books, new independent bookstore, opens in Lockport (shawlocal.com)
• Sale closed in Lockport: $539,000 for a single-family home (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Lunch and dinner. (From Norine S.)
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