Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Fries in Lemont

Which restaurant serves the most-loved fries in Lemont? Cast your vote and leave a business review by Friday to determine the winner.

New Martial Arts School Opens in Lemont

Tiger Kwon, which has locations in Mokena and New Lenox, recently took over the space occupied by YK Martial Arts in Lemont Village Square.

Tiger Kwon's Martial Arts, which has locations in Mokena and New Lenox, opened its doors last month in Lemont Village Square. The studio, located at 1243 State St, was formerly occupied by YK Martial Arts. Tiger Kwon offers training in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Zumba and kickboxing. There are classes for kids and adults of all ages. The children's programs (Little Tigers and Youth) expose students to the culture of Taekwondo and teach the basic techniques, etiquette and terminology associated with martial arts training. The studio also hosts children's birthday parties that include games, an introductory class, a board-breaking demonstration and VIP cards for all guests. Master Kwon's class schedule is as follows: For more information, visit www…

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Readers' Choice: Who Serves Your Favorite French Fries?

Which restaurant serves the most-loved fries in Lemont? Cast your vote and leave a business review by Friday to determine the winner.

For the past few weeks, Patch has highlighted some of Lemont's most loved businesses through a new feature called "Readers' Choice." We've asked you to tell us all about your favorite hair and nail salons, gyms, auto repair shops, cocktails and preschools. This week, we're turning our focus to French fries. In alphabetical order, here are the nominees: 3 Corners Grill and Tap, 12371 Derby Road Illinois Bar and Grill, 1131 State St. Jimbo's Pizza, 12267 Walker Road  Lemon Tree, 1035 State St. Stonehouse Pub, 103 Stephen St. The Vault, 308 Canal St. To pick your favorite, simply take a moment to click on each business and post a review in our Places Directory. The “Readers' Choice” winner will be based on the reviews received on each …

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PHOTOS: Jarrett Payton, American Idol's Chris Medina Celebrate New Beer at Orange 13

Argus Brewery has teamed up with the Lemont bar and restaurant to serve Payton's new All-American Wheat Ale.

Former NFL running back Jarrett Payton, the son of the late Chicago Bears great Walter Payton, appeared at Orange 13 Lounge in Lemont on Thursday to unveil his new craft beer. Orange 13, located at 14196 McCarthy Road, has partnered with Chicago-based Argus Brewery to serve Payton's "All-American Wheat Ale." Payton was on hand for the first pour Thursday, along with representatives from Argus and former American Idol contestant Chris Medina, an Oak Forest native. The beer is described by the website Chicago Beer Geeks as a beer "that is straw in color, moderately bitter with a subtle, fruit-like hop character that compliments the refreshing, wheat-based ale." "This beer does exactly what it’s intended to do; it gives party goers a local …

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Readers' Choice: Cast Your Vote for Lemont's Favorite Preschool

Voting ends at noon Friday.

Tanorexia: Mom Talk

The New Jersey Tanning Mom raises questions about how to parent.

So let's assume that Patricia Krentcil did not bring her 6-year-old daughter into the tanning bed. Her daughter's school nurse reportedly believes otherwise. Her attorney is asking the world not to judge a book by its cover. That's tough to do when this book is leather bound. Setting aside the fact that she looks like a baseball glove with lipstick and a wig, her situation calls to light a number of questions. If we, ourselves, are so misguided about something — regardless of what it may be — that calls into question our own parenting skills. For example, if Krentcil needs to tan for 12 minutes 20 times a month, as the salon owner claims she does, what kinds of messages is she sending to her daughter about appearance and self esteem? Not …

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Lemont Couple Opens New Gym in Cardinal Fitness Location

Final Fitness, opened its doors April 28 with several upgrades to gym equipment and services.

A new gym and aerobics facility quietly opened its doors on State Street last month, taking over the space formerly occupied by Cardinal Fitness. Final Fitness, located at 1140 State Street, was started by Lemont residents Rick and Bernice Hill, who wanted to keep the gym open after Cardinal Fitness announced it was leaving town. "We had been going to Cardinal Fitness, and heard they were moving out. We didn't want to see the place disappear, so we decided to take over the space and open our own gym," Bernice Hill said.  The Hills bring more than 30 years of experience to their new business. Both held long-term positions at Bally Total Fitness, but always dreamed of owning a gym of their own. "We're excited to clean the place up and update…

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Susan

4:55 pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Rick, Moda knew exactly what they were doing when they were still selling their gift certificates. Here is a quote from the Patch, "Salon Moda owner Ed Chlebek told Patch Jan. 12 that he was preparing to close his business after receiving an eviction notice from Harris Bank, which owns the plaza." My gift cert was purchased after the Jan. 12th date. Moda had no problem taking the money while …   more ›