Monday, March 14

School Consolidation Bills Still Concern Local Officials

Officials weighed in on the possibility of statewide school consolidation after Gov. Pat Quinn and several state representatives began discussing the possible savings associated with having fewer districts.

Hundreds Line Downtown Streets for St. Patrick's Day Parade

Missed the St. Patrick's Day in downtown Lemont? Patch was there, and we've got some great photos and video to share.

Tuesday, March 15

December Sales Tax Total Breaks Village Record

The village had a record sales tax month in December, bringing in more than $216,000 in revenue.

Lemont Police Officer Takes Polar Plunge for Charity

Lemont Police Officer Joe Kurzawa took part in the Lake Manteno Polar Plunge on March 5, raising more than $1,000 for Special Olympics Illinois.

District 113A Candidates Square Off at Tea Party Event: Live Forum Blog

All nine District 113A candidates discussed issues related to school finances during a forum hosted by the Lemont Tea Party last week. Patch live-blogged from the event, providing minute-by-minute updates.

Lemont Wins Tollway Billboard Dispute

The village of Lemont celebrated a major victory last week after a Cook County judge shot down a request to install two electronic billboards along the Veterans Memorial Tollway.

Wednesday, March 16

Town Hall Meeting on Public Education: Live Blog

Village and Lemont school officials gathered last week for Mayor Brian Reaves's town hall meeting on public education. Follow the action with our live blog, and be sure to watch the forum online.

Brady Christopher Collins: Whiz Kid

In need of a smile? Check out this week's adorable Whiz Kid, 20-month-old Brady Christopher Collins. Trust us, he's a doll.

Lemont Officials Thrilled With Billboard Ruling

Village officials weighed in on their victory in the four-year dispute over digital billboards along Interstate 355.

Thursday, March 17

Lemont High School Honors Six Signees

Two football players, three softball players and one volleyball standout were among the six Lemont High School seniors honored last week as they formally committed to various collegiate athletic programs.

Friday, March 18

Election Issues: District 113A Candidates State Position on $20M Referendum

In the first of our series of issue-based questions, District 113A candidates weighed in on the $20 million bond referendum.

Saturday, March 19

Citizen of the Year Kathy Henrikson Leads by Example

Last month, Lemont Township Trustee Kathy Henrikson was honored by the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. She leads by example, and what an example she sets.