Week in Review: Tornado Sirens Hacked, Independence Day Celebrated

Monday, July 2

Lemont residents reported hearing sirens at 9:15 p.m. Sunday, and multiple times after 10 p.m. Emergency Management Director Tom Ballard says they are working to fix the issue.

The restored power to all seven of its sirens just before noon Monday after a mechanical issue caused them to go off multiple times Sunday night.

The Village of Lemont will operate out of the former elementary school, 410 McCarthy Road, until shortly after Thanksgiving while Village Hall undergoes renovations.

The Indians will open their season Aug. 24 with a home game against Little Village. The first conference match-up is scheduled for Sept. 14 in Tinley Park.

The department earned second place in the 2012 Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge for its safety education and enforcement activities.

Tuesday, July 3

The Lemont Police Department has contacted the FBI and Department of Homeland Security after learning of similar incidents across Cook County.

In wake of Sunday's faulty tornado sirens, Patch put together a step-by-step guide to signing up for the village's e-news service, breaking news alerts and Facebook posts.

For the second year in a row, the art exhibit "Honesty" will feature artwork by women and adolescent girls who are struggling with eating disorders, trauma and addiction.

And the prices will likely continue drop—possibly getting close to $2 per gallon, at some point—according to a Midwest area AAA source.

Wednesday, July 4

The Fourth of July is a day of celebration. But, how much do you know about the holiday? Here are some facts.

Thursday, July 5

The Lemont Park District hosted its annual Independence Day Extravaganza on Tuesday at Centennial Park.

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Lemont Park District Board President Patrick Sexton offers his thanks for the annual Independence Day Extravaganza held Tuesday.

Friday, July 6

Garmin-Sharp, Vande Velde's current team, denied reports that riders were given six-month bans for admitting to doping and agreeing to give evidence against Armstrong.

Several fire districts, including Lemont, responded to a Fourth of July fire at a town home in Orland Park's Silverlake Village.

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