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Lemont Knights of Columbus Celebrate a Century of Service
The council celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday with a special mass and banquet.
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
Amanda Luevano, Patch Staff
- Lemont, IL
Amanda came to Patch in June 2010 after graduating from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She launched Lemont Patch in 2010, and covered the community for two years before moving to Downers Grove in August 2012.
Prior to Patch, Amanda wrote for her college newspaper, The Daily Northwestern, covering city council and education. In 2009, Amanda spent three months interning at the Orange County Register in California. Despite the large market, it was here that she learned the ins and outs of community reporting. After returning to Illinois in June 2009, Amanda immediately started working as an editorial intern in the DuPage County office of the Daily Herald. During her senior year at Northwestern, she spent six months investigating a possible wrongful conviction case with the Medill Innocence Project.
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St. Al's/St. Pat's Students Confront World Hunger Crisis
The school's National Junior Honor Society led students in fourth through fifth grade in an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet last week.
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Objection Filed Against Duane Bradley's Petition for State Senate Seat — UPDATED
An objection was filed Friday by a Homer Glen resident, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.
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Bluff Road Shut Down Due to Icy Conditions
The season's first substantial snowfall has caused "slick conditions" on local roads, but no traffic-related incidents, according to Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy.
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Dec. 9: LHS Holiday Concerts, Shopping Events, Locks of Love
Five things every Lemonter needs to know Friday.
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Predict the Score of the Bears-Broncos Game to Win $10 to Nick's Tavern
The downtown Lemont pub is offering a gift card to the Patch reader who correctly guesses the score of Sunday's football game.
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The Vault to Hold Grand Opening Celebration
The downtown Lemont cafe and bar will offer a number of food and drink specials Friday, and will host village officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m.
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Lemont Native David Molk Wins Rimington Trophy
The Michigan senior was honored as the nation's top center during the Home Depot College Football Awards Red Carpet Show, which aired Thursday on ESPNU.
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Montefiori Owners Reportedly Reach Out to Brides
Couples still scrambling to book new wedding venues after the facility closed Dec. 1 due to mortgage foreclosure.
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Shop Local at Lemont Holiday Events
Still need to find gifts for friends and family? "Shop 'Til You Drop" and "Midnight Madness" will feature plenty of local vendors this weekend.
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Police Blotter: Theft, Criminal Damage to State Property, Disorderly Conduct
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Nov. 28 - Dec. 4. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Police Blotter: DUI, Criminal Damage to Property, Retail Theft
The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Nov. 18-27. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Stanford's Coby Fleener Earns All-America Honors
The Lemont native also earned first team All-Pac 12 honors, and is expected to enter the NFL draft next year.
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District 113A Approves Updated Financial Plan for State Board
The plan, which will be used to update the state on District 113A's progress, was approved by a 4-3 vote; dissenting board members criticized the plan's "large surplus."
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Deck Your House and Win $100,000 for Lemont Public Schools
Get out the lights and holly. Your decorating could net $100,000 to our schools.
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Party Candidates File Nominating Petitions For Illinois Primary
Laura Reigle will challenge State Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) in the 82nd District, while Duane Bradley will run against Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) in the 41st District.
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PHOTOS: Students Share Their Dreams for Annual 'Lemont Loves the Arts' Program
An open house was held Tuesday night at SS. Cyril and Methodius to show off artwork by students from all Lemont grade schools.
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District 113A to Consider Updated ISBE Financial Plan, Superintendent Search Process
The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Old Quarry Middle School LRC.
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Whiz Kid: LHS Junior Maggie Brown
Brown, who plays contrabass clarinet, will participate next month in the Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Conference.
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Send Us Your Holiday Recipes This Christmas Season
Lemont Patch is looking to create a unique recipe collection for the holiday season. Here's one for Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies. What's your best recipe?
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