Community Corner

Week in Review: Willis Tower Bomb Threat, AYP in District 113A

A look back at the headlines from Aug. 15-21.

Monday, Aug. 15

With forecasts of another recession (or, depending on your perspective, the worsening of the current recession), we want to know how you've had to adjust your plans for the future.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

A budget was unanimously approved during a business meeting Tuesday night.

Church's current building in downtown Lemont up for sale; plans pending for construction on 127th Street.

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Male, 16, one of four individuals arrested by Romeoville police during village's annual summer festival.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

The club will be holding another registration period beginning next week for students in fifth through eighth grade.

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Central, Oakwood, River Valley and Old Quarry Middle School all made adequate yearly progress in state testing last year, district officials announced Tuesday.

Patch maps out where recent Lemont graduates are headed to college.

Thursday, Aug. 18

The law enforcement crackdown is part of the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

The following arrest information was supplied by the Lemont Police Department for arrests made Aug. 8-14. It does not indicate a conviction.

Abe and Adeline Ordman will be recognized at special dinner Sunday.

Friday, Aug. 19

Julija Petraityte, 19, arrested by Chicago police around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Talcott Square shop is liquidating its inventory as co-owner Renee Sokolis takes on a new business venture, 11 Eureka Boutique.

Village's annual Labor Day Festival will run Friday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Sept. 5.

Saturday, Aug. 20

Treat yourself to the most important meal of the day.

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