Weekly Wrap-Up: Mama D's Opens, District 113A Waives Veterans Day

Monday, March 25

The district's three schools will now observe the Veterans Day holiday through classroom instruction, officials said.

From the Archives: 1953 Lemont Indians Little League

Take a glimpse into Lemont’s past, courtesy of the Lemont Area Historical Society.

Patch Roundup: Teacher Charged with Sex Assault on Student; Parent Arrested at School Defends Action

Also this week: a bus driver accused of passing personal note to a middle-school student, a radio host is recommended to have her law license stripped and an update on Metra fatalities.

Tuesday, March 26

Lemont Library Among Early Voting Locations for April 9 Election

The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., will serve as an early voting location through April 6.

Arbitrary "cut" scores are changing to align ISAT scores with ACT and PARCC assessments. That means students' and schools' performance grades are likely to drop in the categories of English and math.

Department of Agriculture to Spray for Gypsy Moths in Lemont

In an effort to minimize invasive tree pests, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will begin spraying for gypsy moths this spring.

Sheriff Rebukes Illegal Cook County Eviction Notices

Sheriff Tom Dart says CHIProperties has been issuing "highly illegal" notices to a number of Cook County residents.

Wednesday, March 27

Mama D's Open for Business at New Archer Avenue Location

The Lemont restaurant, which closed in January 2012, re-opened at 12420 Archer Ave. on Friday.

Lemont High School Names March Students of the Month

Joe Paloian, Lauren Pustulka, Abby Roselieb and Spenser Bailey were recognized at the March 18 meeting of the Lemont High School District 210 Board of Education.

When Animals Attack: Man Suing Woman For Alleged Attack By Pet Cat

A man claims he suffered "severe and permanent injuries" while taking care of a woman's cat.

Thursday, March 28

Election 2013: District 113A Board of Education

Patch has your guide to the 2013 election for the Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education.

Friday, March 29

Hope and Friendship Foundation Runs Annual Cleaning Supply Drive

The organization encourages community to donate cleaning products March 2 through April 7.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department March 9- March 16. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Better Government Association Suing Cook County for Denying FOIA Request

The organization claims President Toni Preckwinkle's office refused to divulge information on dozens of her appointments to various county positions.

Saturday, March 30

Lemont Police Department Warns Residents of Phone Scam

Police say residents should be wary of calls coming from the 849 area code, which are generated from the Dominican Republican and most likely a scam.

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