Dec. 29: Animal Shelter Collections, Patch for Your Mobile Device

1. Wednesday's Headlines

2. Collection for Local Animal Shelter

Lemont Girl Scout Troop 70013 is collecting donations for the Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter in Homer Glen. The troop is asking for canned dog or cat food, dish soap, lemon-scented Pine Sol and paper towels. Boxes are currently set up at the , 50 E. Wend St., and , 1100 State St.

3. Get Patch on Your Mobile Device

Taking a new mobile device for a spin this week? Love how Patch makes it easy to find details on local businesses, school news or weekend fun for the kids?

Then definitely add this to your must-have app list: Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones that make it incredibly easy for you to stay connected.

for a few ways you can take Patch with you.

4. Business of the Year

Love Lemont's businesses? So do we. That's why we've decided to honor the best business of 2011 with our inaugural Lemont Patch Business of the Year award. We received nominations for seven businesses last week; now it's up to you. Voting is open until 5 p.m. Friday.  to place your vote.

5. New Year's Eve Eve Murder Mystery Party

The Lemont Public Library is hosting a "New Year's Eve Eve" Murder Mystery Party for teens ages 12-17. Kids are encouraged to dressed in their finest clothes and help solve "the crime of the century. The party will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., after regular business hours, thus requires registration. To sign up, contact Rachel Snyder at 630-257-6541.