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Jan. 14: Forget Soldier Field, Watch Da Bears in Lemont

In the weekend edition of "Five Things You Need to Know," we have five spots to enjoy the Bears game this Sunday.

For the Chicago sports fan, it's the most wonderful time of the year: it's NFL playoff time. Fans will be decked out in blue and orange as the Chicago Bears kick off their Super Bowl run at noon Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. If you can't make it to Soldier Field—and let's face it, there aren't many of us who are that lucky—here are five Lemont establishments offering game day specials: 1. Illinois Bar and Grill 1131 State St., 630-257-0666 The spacious bar is the perfect place to catch the Bears game. In addition to its regular menu (which includes delicious burgers and appetizers), Illinois Bar and Grill will serve free pizza during halftime. Drink special: $5 pitchers 2. 3 Corners Grill and Tap 12371 Derby Road, 630-257-7780 3 …

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Antionette Taylor-Thomas

11:38 am on Saturday, January 15, 2011

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Five Things You Need to Know Today

Weekend To Do List, Jan. 7-9: Rock Bands, Movies and Workouts

Need something to do in Lemont this weekend? We've got five great ideas.

Rock band Stevie Starlight will be performing at Stonehouse Pub, 103 Stephen St., on Saturday night. There is no cover charge for the event. The bar warns on its Facebook page, "Nothing will be held back. This is Stevie's REAL show. If you are offended by moral, sexual, or political subjects, then stay home!" This Must Be the Place, 206 Main St., is hosting two performances this weekend. Pheta Morgana will perform rock covers and original songs Friday at 9 p.m. Kelly Fitzpatrick will make her debut with an original rock performance Saturday at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover for both performances. The Lemont Public Library, 50 E. Wend St., is hosting a screen of Nanny McPhee Returns. Library patrons are invited to bring their own blankets, …

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Lemont Businesses Prepare for Friday's Annual Midnight Madness

Downtown shops and restaurants will provide entertainment, refreshments and plenty of holiday discounts for Lemont shoppers.

Downtown Lemont will be bustling with holiday shoppers Friday night for the village's annual Midnight Madness. For the event, several businesses will hold extended shopping hours from 6 p.m. to midnight and will offer a number of special gifts and discounts. Though Midnight Madness is usually sponsored by the village, this year the event was organized by local merchants. "At the beginning of November we learned that the village wasn't going to have the funds this year to hold the event, so I started working with some of the other businesses to keep things going," said Michele Zaper, owner of Belle de Jour Salon and Belle de Jour In Style. This year's sponsors include Illinois Marine Towing, Front Street Cantina, Second Chance Thrift …

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Lemont Businesses Offer 'Values for Veterans'

Servicemen and women can enjoy discounts on food and other products this month.

Lemont's tribute to veterans will continue this weekend as local businesses offer a number of dining and shopping discounts. Front Street Cantina The restaurant, located at 319 Front St., is offering 15 percent off all meals Saturday, Nov. 13. For more information, call 630-312-8636. 3 Corners Grill & Tap The Signature Burger is buy one, get one free for all military men and women Saturday, Nov. 13. The restaurant is located at 12371 S. Derby Road, and can be reached at 630-257-7780. This Must Be the Place "The Place" is offering servicemen and women $5 off any entree or $3 off any sandwich through the month of November. The restaurant is located in downtown Lemont at 206 Main St., and can be reached at 630-243-1500. Seamus McGhee's On …

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Dining Out? Make a Difference With a 'Side of Relief'

Local restaurants are participating in the new "Add a Side of Relief to Your Meal" program to benefit the Lemont Township Family Assistance Fund and the Lemont Food Pantries.

Could you live off $10,830 a year? If you have a family of four, could you make ends meet on $22,050? This is the 2010 federal poverty threshold.   The thresholds were originally developed in the 1960s by the Social Security Administration. Recently, many have questioned if the number is contrived and whether or not families are able to legitimately stay survice by these calculations. Lawmakers are debating ways to achieve a more realistic barometer of poverty that accounts for the cost of living in different areas, local employment numbers and the availability of public transportation to expand possible employment boundaries. With that information under your hat, here is the local ramification: Each community must adapt the poverty level …

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