Though most often associated with states further to the south, Mardi Gras has its own 300-year history as a day of celebration and feasting amongst the Illinois-Missouri French. In this lively program by Folklorist and Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, you will be entertained with stories and Illinois French Creole songs performed on the fiddle. <a href="http://www.prairie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funded by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council</a>.

Though most often associated with states further to the south, Mardi Gras has its own 300-year history as a day of celebration and feasting amongst the Illinois-Missouri French.

In this lively program by Folklorist and Fiddler Dennis Stroughmatt, you will be entertained with stories and Illinois French Creole songs performed on the fiddle. <a href="http://www.prairie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Funded by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council</a>.

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Andrea Earnest

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Lemont

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Celebrate Mardi Gras: The 300 Year Old French-Creole Tradition

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David Giuliani

Darien

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IL Patch Team

Woodridge

Lorraine Swanson

Palos

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Homer Glen-Lockport

Lauren Traut

Orland Park

Romeoville

Bolingbrook

Lisa Marie Farver

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New Lenox

NL VFW Friday Fish Fry.  Dine in or Order Carryout online and save time at pickup!. 

NL VFW Good Time DJ Friday Night. No Cover, Public Welcome, 21+

Event on Saturday April 27, 2024 at 9:00am

Overcoming Anxiety Through Emotional Regulation

Event on Saturday April 27, 2024 at 7:00pm

NL VFW Route 66 Band Playing In The Bar. 7 pm-11 pm. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+

Plainfield

Vaccinated and Loved Clinic

NL VFW “Queen of Hearts Raffle!” The Pot is “$10,260.” Tickets are on sale every day!!!!

Alsip-Crestwood

Mother Dorcas Willis

Event on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm

A Cappella Meetup: May Jam Session

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Black with white top, 2 Dr, manual 283 with overdrive, 2020 on frame restoration, all original, 93K miles. $57,000. Call 630-642-0175

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Graphics Production

Quarryman Challenge Set For May 11 In Lemont

Online registration for the annual race closes on May 1. 

Community Corner

Three Stories Books Celebrates Independent...

In celebration of the day, Three Stories Books will host seven local authors and illustrators from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

Three Stories Books Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day 

Business

D113A Hires New Assistant Superintendent of...

Kate Koch has served as a principal and assistant principal in the District for the past five years.

D113A Hires New Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Personnel

Schools

Obituary: David Rink

David L. Rink, age 83, of Mokena, passed away on April 23.

Obituaries

Recycling Event Planned At Bambrick Park In Lemont

The event will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on May 4 at the park, 1330 Smith Road.


Local Author's Latest Work Features Lemont Convent

Pat Camalliere's book, "The Miracle at Assisi Hill," features Lemont and a piece of its long history.



Lemont 11-Year-Old Is 3v3 Soccer National Champion

11-year-old soccer player Madison Weil has been playing since she was 5 years old.

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Lemont Scout Collects Over 250 Items For TLC...

Lemont resident Alexandra Andruszkiewicz​ organized an animal supply drive for TLC for her Eagle project. 

Lemont Scout Collects Over 250 Items For TLC Animal Shelter

Bethany Lutheran Church Celebrates 150 Years 

The church is known in the community for its open food pantry, which was started in 1975. 

Alvernia Manor Resident Turns 105

The centenarian was born in 1917, and celebrated with the retirement home residents, staff and family members with a party on Monday.

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