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The new lane configuration will allow work to continue on the inbound portion of the bridge and will remain in place until later this fall.
The weather service said it is watching for a possible severe weather threat for Thursday night.
The splash park, at 22108 S. 80th Ave., is $2 for residents and $4 for nonresidents. Kids 1 and under are free.
A 23-year-old man from Oak Forest was pronounced dead Monday afternoon near the Lockport Dam.
Starting Aug. 12, the water park is now closed during the week.
The Village received an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant for $2 million in June 2021.
The farm, at 710 W. Boughton Road, has free parking and there is no charge to visit the pumpkin patch and the open market area.
This investigation is open and ongoing, police said.
It's almost fall in Lemont.
All ages are welcome, as artists create their own chalk masterpieces with sidewalk chalk on Sept. 21.
The social includes free ice cream, kids games and a pie-eating competition.
The farm will be open from Sept. 6 to Nov. 3 this season.
Chances for rain and storms begin Wednesday night, and continue into Thursday and Friday.
The parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Aug. 31, and will be followed by a family fun day at Heritage Park from noon to 4 p.m.
One of the agreements is for legal services from Baker Hostetler, which is a firm known for its labor and employment attorneys.
Tom's Place was founded in 1924 by Thomas Laketa.
"There is an ongoing criminal investigation by law enforcement agencies against the individuals involved," the District said.
Temperatures will be in the upper 70s to low 80s all weekend.
Freight and logistics company, Geodis, in Romeoville, announced 204 layoffs.
The Jubilee offers live entertainment, raffles, food and drink vendors, kids activities, car show and a craft show.
