Week in Review: Village Welcomes New Businesses, District 113A Owes State Another $260K
A look back at the headlines from April 9-15.
Tuesday, April 10
ATI Physical Therapy, Goodwill Among New Business Announcements
Two freight companies will also move their corporate headquarters to Lemont this year, village officials announced Monday night.
New Lecture Series Offers Glimpse into Argonne Research
First up, agronomist and environmental engineer Cristina Negri will speak about plants as alternative energy sources.
Wednesday, April 11
Transportation Audit Shows District 113A Owes State Another $260K, Bringing Total to $589K
The Illinois State Board of Education completed an audit of the district's 2009-10 transportation claim last month, finding that another $260,705 is owed for unallowable reimbursements.
Financial Strain Forces Lemont Food Pantries to Reduce Monthly Vouchers
Lemont Township is spearheading fundraising efforts this spring to support the increasing demand for financial assistance.
Lemont Park District Breaks Ground on Jaycee Park Improvements
Work began Tuesday on a new street-level playground and updated landscaping.
Lemont High School Honors April Students of the Month
Senior Ashley Barajaz, junior Paul Rachwalski, sophomore Michelle Awad and freshman Gary Lin were recognized during the April 9 meeting of the District 210 Board of Education.
Thursday, April 12
Blackhawks Super Fans: Playoff Commentary Turns Lemont Siblings into WGN Stars
Peter and Gabby Marzano have become regulars on the morning news show thanks to their post-game recaps on YouTube.
Lights Out For Incandescent Bulbs?
New federal energy-efficiency standards could soon make them obsolete.
Lemont Teen to Compete in Annual Distinguished Young Women of Illinois Competition
Benet Academy senior Suzanne Beecher will vie for a chance to advance to the National Finals competition this June in Mobile, Alabama.
Friday, April 13
Attorneys File Appeal in Lawsuit Against District 113A Officials
The original complaint—filed in 2010 by former board member Janet Hughes and Lemont residents Laura Reigle, Duane Bradley and Louis Emery—was dismissed with prejudice in March.
Tune In: Sweetwater Deli to Appear on 'Chicago's Best' on Sunday
The popular WGN/CLTV show will feature the Lemont delicatessen as part of its "Southwest 'Burbs" episode.
Lemont Teachers Hit the Stage to Benefit Pancreatic Cancer Research
Lemont High School Drama Club sponsors Sharon Jacobs and Roy Nees will perform in the play "Love Letters" at 7:30 p.m. April 20 in the school's Performing Arts Center.
First Look: New Playground to Open at Jaycee Park in May
The Lemont Park District broke ground Tuesday on a new street-level playground and updated landscaping.
Saturday, April 14
PHOTOS: Lemont High School Hosts Sixth Annual 'Faculty Idol'
Snapshots from Friday's talent show, which raised money for the school's Speech program.
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