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Weekly Wrap-Up: Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver, Gas Prices Skyrocket

A look back at the headlines from July 30 - Aug. 5.

Monday, July 30

Police say the driver of a black Lexus fled after crashing into a guard rail and speed sign near Main and Fourth streets around 6:15 a.m. Sunday.

The Lemont Park District will begin installing new play pieces at the park in August. The old swing structure was donated to "Kids Around the World."

Tuesday, July 31

The Illinois General Assembly will meet Aug. 17 to discuss the state's massive unfunded pension liability, as well as a controversial plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local school districts.

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The Lemont High School band will perform during the game, which will recognize local organizations and businesses.

Wednesday, Aug. 1

A review by Standard & Poor found "significantly improved cash flow and financial position" due to major budget cuts and new management, officials announced last month.

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The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the CORE Fitness and Aquatic Complex, 16050 W. 127th St.

Thursday, Aug. 2

Festival organizers are seeking participants for the annual Labor Day parade, scheduled for Sept. 3 in downtown Lemont.

Officials with AAA report that gas prices will remain steady through August with a slight increase possible.

Of the 102 counties in the state, only four—Will, Cook, DuPage and Kane—have not been declared disaster areas due to the drought.

Friday, Aug. 3

The longtime Chicago weatherman—who lives in Lemont—was the speaker at the Rotary Club's weekly luncheon Tuesday afternoon.

Fire officials said there were no serious injuries in the rear-end collision, which occurred just after 5 p.m. on the northbound ramp to Interstate 355 off Archer Avenue.

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