Week in Review: Confidential Documents Posted to 113A Website, Relay for Life Raises $60K

Monday, July 16

Amanda Curry, 32, was diagnosed with bone cancer at age 14. Her parents, Bill and Bettye Curry, are also cancer survivors.

Hundreds packed the historic downtown area Saturday for the village's signature summer festival.

Vande Velde, 36, came close to earning the first tour stage victory of his career Monday, finishing second to Pierrick Fedrigo of France.

Lemont Native Don Rimbo was named clinic director of the new site, located next to Jewel-Osco at 1210-1212 State St.

Testing for potential employees will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, July 27.

Tuesday, July 17

The annual night-long fundraiser was held Friday night through Saturday morning at the Lemont High School Sports Complex.

The Lemont Fire Protection District responded at 11:30 p.m. to a home in the 800 block of Schultz Street. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Wednesday, July 18

The minutes of 10 closed session board of education meetings were accidentally posted online and made available to the public earlier this week, according to Superintendent Susan Birkenmaier.

Representatives from the Keepataw Days Festival Committee presented information to the village board Monday about this year's event, scheduled for Aug. 31 - Sept. 3.

With many suburban residents still unemployed, should the U.S. Olympic Committee have off-shored American jobs to make team uniforms for American athletes in China? Read the story, then take the poll.

Thursday, July 19

BoardDocs, the electronic board document management system used by the district, was no longer available to the public as of Thursday evening.

A neighborhood meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 23, at Virgina Reed Park, 51 E. Eureka Drive.

Asst. Village Administrator George Schafer said officials were expected to conduct the final walkthrough with contractors so construction could begin this week.

Friday, July 20

A review by Standard & Poor found "significantly improved cash flow and financial position" due to major budget cuts and new management. The district retains its bond rating of BBB.

FirstEnergy Solutions offers a 42 percent savings compared to ComEd, officials say.

BoardDocs, the electronic board document management system used by the district, was suspended by the district Thursday after Superintendent Susan Birkenmaier learned of the error.

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