In case you missed this story on Friday - a citizens’ group says it has gathered 600 signatures on petitions to place the village’s sports complex on the ballot in March 2014.
Citizens’ Group says it has gathered 600 signatures on petitions to place the village’s sports complex on the ballot in March 2014.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves Jan. 28 unveiled a proposal to build a $21 million indoor/outdoor sports complex in the village’s downtown area. At the meeting, Reaves said he hoped to put the project on a “fast track” and begin construction of the project in March of this year. But some Lemont residents are saying, “Not so fast.” A group of citizens calling itself the “Let Us Vote” campaign, has been circulating petitions around town, gathering signatures to place a measure on the March 18, 2014 general primary election ballot - allowing Lemont citizens and taxpayers to “have a voice and a vote.” “I’ve been to the [Metra] train station every morning, gathering signatures on petitions,” said Jim Ladas, a 25-year resident of Lemont and one of …
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Find out by attending the 10th annual State of the Village address March 6.
Find out by attending the 10th annual State of the Village address March 6.
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves and the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce will present the 10th annual State of the Village address on Wednesday, March 6, at Crystal Grand Banquets at 12416 Archer Ave. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to hear Reaves present the current state and future direction of Lemont – which will undoubtedly include strategic planning, economic development, transportation updates, the village’s proposed sports complex and more. Registration for the State of the Village address and luncheon will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Tickets, which cost $35 for chamber members and $45 for non-members, can be obtained by calling the chamber at 630-257-5997 or purchasing online at www.lemontchamber.com. …
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5:44 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
Lemont Old Timer. AKA Paul Chialdikas Chair: Economic Development (630) 257-1590,,, Member of the Village Board. HUH....wonder why you are so gung ho on this project. BTW don't you own the Pancake Cafe? I would like to suggest a boycott of that establishment on not funding a bully....prove me wrong...YOU CANNOT...I am suggesting the people of Lemont get a say on whether this $21,0000,000 is well … more ›
Village released a statement Feb. 2 addressing residents' concerns and questions on the proposed sports complex, for which a public hearing is planned Monday at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall boardroom.
Village Releases Q&A Statement on Proposed Lemont Sports Complex to address residents’ concerns and questions about the project proposed for downtown Lemont.
Village addresses residents’ concerns and questions about the $21 million project proposed for downtown Lemont.
The Village of Lemont released the following statement Friday in regard to the proposed $21 million indoor/outdoor sports facility that was unveiled by Mayor Brian Reaves at the Jan. 28 Village Board meeting. The village’s statement follows, in its entirety: The following list of questions and answers regarding the announcement of the Lemont Sports Complex was created to address residents concerns and questions about the project. In addition, we will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 6th, at 8:00 a.m. at the Lemont Police Department. The public hearing will be held on Monday, February 11th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall Board Room. -Mayor Brian K. Reaves,Village of Lemont Lemont Sports Complex (Will be officially …
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9:02 pm on Monday, February 18, 2013
I go to downtown Lemont all the time. The condos are almost all sold. I dont see all industry as you mention. more ›
Lemont Mayor Brian Reaves unveiled $21 million project at village board meeting Monday night.
At the Jan. 28 Lemont Village Board meeting, Mayor Brian Reaves walked over to a pair of display easels and turned over two large posters that had been resting there since the meeting began. “Today, at this board meeting, we will take action on economic development,” Reaves said, as he unveiled renderings of a $21 million indoor/outdoor sports facility proposed for Lemont’s downtown area. Reaves projected the Lemont Sports Complex would bring 650,000 visitors to Lemont each year – attracting paying traveling teams and spectators from miles around. He also said the project is on a “fast track,” and he hoped to see ground broken for the facility sometime in March. Although the mayor’s announcement was heard by a handful of people in …
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8:06 am on Monday, February 25, 2013
Sounds about right. That's why some politicians aspire to that kind of work. They get a blank checkbook funded by unlimited taxpayer money. They get to spend it anyway they like. They get to set up mutually beneficial relationships with service providers. They don't even need to ask taxpayers or have a referendum to spend $21 million on a project we really don't need. Pretty nice work if you can … more ›
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Welcome to "Community Corner," a column dedicated to announcements and important information straight from Village Hall. All items included in this post were provided by officials and administrators from the Village of Lemont.
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Lemont joins the nation in celebrating the 225th anniversary of the drafting of the U.S. Constitution.
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.” -The Preamble to the United States Constitution At the Sept. 10 meeting of the Lemont Village Board, Mayor Brian Reaves designated the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in Lemont. The mayor’s official proclamation reads: “Whereas, September 17, 2012, marks the 225th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; and Whereas, it is fitting and …
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9:28 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013
Todd, FYI , it was not 200 apts. more ›