Thursday, May 17, 2012
The school, based out of Lemont United Methodist Church, is tops in Lemont, according to reader votes and reviews.
The readers have spoken, and one local preschool emerged as the most loved in Lemont. In last week's installment of Readers’ Choice — a way for readers to give their favorite local businesses a boost — we took a look at the many wonderful preschools in Lemont. Readers made their picks by voting in our poll, as well as leaving comments and reviews on each business' Patch Places listing and our Facebook page. With the majority percent of the vote, as well as a number of positive comments, the winner is Happy Hands Methodist Preschool. Located at 25 W. Custer St. in Lemont United Methodist Church, Happy Hands offers programs for children ages 3 to 5. It aims to help children develop physically, emotionally, intellectually and socially through…
Which restaurant serves the most-loved fries in Lemont? Cast your vote and leave a business review by Friday to determine the winner.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
When do children become too old for breast milk?
A good friend of ours told the story of how she had to wean her then 2-year-old son off their evening nursing routine. She was deeply saddened but felt it was time. When we first had Liam, I thought that 2 years old seemed extensive. I never expected to nurse him a full 18 months. (A very healthy child, his first antibiotic wasn't until he was 25 months!) The head-turning Time magazine cover of a mom nursing her 3-year-old son also has tongues wagging. How old is too old for a child to breast feed? My husband says if the boy can walk, talk and shave, he's too old. Other friends say they've witnessed drive-by-nursings — when kids run over and pull up their moms' shirts to latch on for a quick drink in between game playing. That's not my …
If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your southwest suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Terry Flanagan, who provided the winning punchline to last week's Mitt Romney VP comic: Dick Cheney, I didn't expect to see you. You say the …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Johnny Depp delivers a memorable, Van Winkle-esque performance
Has Johnny Depp ever turned in a poor performance? If so, I’ve never seen it. Whether he’s channeling Keith Richards (Pirates of the Caribbean), Hunter S. Thompson (The Rum Diaries), Ed Wood or even Edward Scissorhands, Depp always turns in a wonderful performance, and in Dark Shadows he again demonstrates his remarkable acting prowess. Depp is easily the best actor of his generation, sporting the intelligence and depth of Laurence Olivier, the suave charm of Adolphe Menjou and the humorous potential of Charlie Chaplin. He does whore himself out with the endless Piratestrain of sequels, but hey, in some ways, we all have to sell out somehow. Even Orson Welles pimped wine (when it was time). I arrived at the Cinemark Louis Joliet Theater a …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Which restaurant serves the most-loved fries in Lemont? Cast your vote and leave a business review by Friday to determine the winner.
For the past few weeks, Patch has highlighted some of Lemont's most loved businesses through a new feature called "Readers' Choice." We've asked you to tell us all about your favorite hair and nail salons, gyms, auto repair shops, cocktails and preschools. This week, we're turning our focus to French fries. In alphabetical order, here are the nominees: 3 Corners Grill and Tap, 12371 Derby Road Illinois Bar and Grill, 1131 State St. Jimbo's Pizza, 12267 Walker Road Lemon Tree, 1035 State St. Stonehouse Pub, 103 Stephen St. The Vault, 308 Canal St. To pick your favorite, simply take a moment to click on each business and post a review in our Places Directory. The “Readers' Choice” winner will be based on the reviews received on each …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
The president and vice president are on the same side of a divisive issue, but they might differ on their own partnership.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Voting ends at noon Friday.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The New Jersey Tanning Mom raises questions about how to parent.
So let's assume that Patricia Krentcil did not bring her 6-year-old daughter into the tanning bed. Her daughter's school nurse reportedly believes otherwise. Her attorney is asking the world not to judge a book by its cover. That's tough to do when this book is leather bound. Setting aside the fact that she looks like a baseball glove with lipstick and a wig, her situation calls to light a number of questions. If we, ourselves, are so misguided about something — regardless of what it may be — that calls into question our own parenting skills. For example, if Krentcil needs to tan for 12 minutes 20 times a month, as the salon owner claims she does, what kinds of messages is she sending to her daughter about appearance and self esteem? Not …
If you've got wit, add your caption to Patch's weekly comic challenge and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your southwest suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Steve Luby, who provided the winning punchline to last week's chickens and duck comic: Order whatever you want and just put it on my bill.
Loryl Fisher
4:27 pm on Friday, May 18, 2012
Thank you to everyone who voted for Happy Hands and for their WONDERFUL comments. You and your children are why we love our jobs and continue to provide that first classroom environment to help children achieve that "love for learning". more ›