Week in Review, April 18-24: More Borrowing for District 113A, Central Principal Resigns, Fake Body Found in I&M Canal

Nearly a thousand volunteers came together at Lemont Township to pack 200,000 meals for the Lemont Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event.

A day-long event for young girls at Argonne National Laboratory emphasized the importance of mentoring and finding balance.

Illinois representatives prepared to host a public hearing last week to address the redistricting that will occur as a result of the 2010 census results.

The Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2011-2012 school year during its regular meeting Monday.

The District 113A Board of Education voted during its regular board meeting Monday to move forward with securing another $6.1 million in tax anticipation warrants. The district will be unable to meet its payroll obligations in July without another round of short-term borrowing.

The Lemont Lions Club hosted its annual spring dinner Sunday, April 17, at the Lemont Township Community Center.

The Lemont Village Board discussed the progress of two housing developments — Glen Oaks and Krystyna Crossing — during its committe off the whole meeting Monday.

This week's Whiz Kids were the members of the Old Quarry Scholastic Bowl team, which recently won its conference tournament.

Several Old Quarry Middle School students participated in the Chicago Regional Science Bowl, which included both an academic and model fuel cell car competition. The events were co-sponsored by Argonne National Laboratory and the Department of Energy.

Central School Principal Gina Rodewald formally submitted her resignation for the 2011-2012 school year. She will head to Gower School District 62 where she will be the new principal of Gower West Elementary School.

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn emphasized the importance of alternative fuel research during a visit to Argonne National Laboratory on Wednesday for Earth Week.

As part of our week-long Earth Day coverage, Patch offers six creative ways to recycle in your everyday life.

The Lemont Police Department and Lemont Fire Protection District responded Friday afternoon to a call from a resident who claimed to have seen a possibly body floating in the Illinois and Michigan Canal near downtown Lemont. The "body," however, turned out to nothing more than a pair of coveralls with mannequin arms attached — "a sick practical joke," officials said.

Employee-driven eco-groups highlighted sustainable activities Thursday during an Earth Day fair at Argonne National Laboratory.

Folklore and contemporary ideas grace three art galleries at the Lithuanian World Center, 14911 127th St.

In honor of Earth Day, last week's Patch Picks offered five ways Lemont residents can improve the environment.

The Lemont High School varsity softball team won the first game against Plainfield South by a score of 13-3, and the second 8-5. The Indians improved to 11-5 on the season.

The Lemont varsity baseball team dominated Hillcrest on Saturday with back-to-back slaughter rule victories. Scores officially reported by Lemont were 11-1 for the first game and 10-0 for the second.

In this week's Great Escape, Patch contributor Tina Tuszynski tells readers about the importance of properly-fitted undergarments, and even finds a few places for you to try out yourself.

In honor of Earth Day on Friday, Patch offers 10 easy ways you can improve the environment.

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