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Aug. 17: Cruise Night, Keepataw Fun Run, Practice ACT

Five things every Lemonter needs to know Wednesday.

1. Tuesday’s Headlines

2. Lemont Legends Cruise Nights

The Lemont Chamber of Commerce hosts Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in downtown Lemont. This week's theme is "Custom Trucks." For more information, call the  at 630-257-5997

3. Keepataw Days Fun Run

The is hosting a Keepataw Fun Run, sponsored by . The 2.08-mile run/walk will be held Monday, Sept. 5, at 9 a.m. in the I&M Canal Heritage Quarries. The cost to register is $15 before Aug. 22 and $20 after. Those who register before Aug. 23 will receive a free T-shirt.

For more information, call 620-257-6787. CLICK HERE for the registration form.

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4. Practice ACT Test

The , 50 E. Wend St., is administering a practice ACT exam from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Sign up is required. For more information, call 630-257-6541.

5. Weekly Facebook Plug

Just in case you haven't heard, Lemont Patch has a pretty awesome Facebook page. In addition to interacting with fans throughout the day, Local Editor Amanda Luevano posts hourly updates with story links, news briefs, and shout-outs to local businesses and organizations. If we haven't convinced you to become a fan yet, here are five reasons why you should follow Lemont Patch on Facebook.

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