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🌱 Patch AM: See which recent passings are listed at Lemont’s Markiewicz Funeral Home

Also check out Fall Acting Workshop Intensive on the Lemont Patch calendar

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Hello again Lemont! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which recent passings are listed at Lemont's Markiewicz Funeral Home

Also on today's calendar: Fall Acting Workshop Intensive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Suburban Death Notices, Week Of September 7 (patch.com) — Several south suburban funeral homes have posted new death notices this week, including Markiewicz Funeral Home on Illinois Street in Lemont. The roundup lists names, ages, hometowns, and brief life notes for residents from nearby communities, helping Lemont readers see recent passings connected to local services and neighboring towns.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Everest Academy Announces 2026–2027 Student Council Executive Board —Everest Academy Lemont Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Mark S. Littlejohn —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Lisa N. Lopez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John Sheridan, Sr. —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Michael K. St. Germain —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Lemont. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

  • More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras. This is becoming too much like Big Brother (gmtoday.com)
  • Illinois mobile driver services unit coming to Homer Glen (shawlocal.com)

Woodridge

  • 3 Arrested, More Than 80 Ticketed During Labor Day Crackdown In Woodridge (patch.com)

Ok Lemont! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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