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🌱 Patch AM: SSCM Summer Fest Kicks Off On Thursday
And check out Trippin' Billies: Dave Matthews Band Tribute on the Lemont Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Lemont? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Four days of rides, music and food at SSCM Summer Fest
- How Argonne's Lemont lab is quietly reshaping federal medical AI research
Also on today's calendar: Trippin' Billies: Dave Matthews Band Tribute and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• SSCM Summer Fest Kicks Off On Thursday (patch.com) — Lemont residents can enjoy SS. Cyril and Methodius' annual Summer Fest this weekend at 607 Sobieski Street, featuring a carnival, food, drinks, games and raffles. The four-day event runs Thursday through Sunday with different live bands scheduled each day and daily ride passes available on-site. 
• Federal Medical Scientists Are Using LLMs as Research Co-Pilots (healthtechmagazine.net) — Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont is using a secure custom interface called Argo to let its researchers safely tap powerful AI language models for scientific work. The story also highlights how the FDA is building its own protected AI tools, underscoring how strict data governance is reshaping federal medical research nationwide.
📸 Around Lemont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont
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- Trippin' Billies: Dave Matthews Band Tribute →
The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
6:30 pm - Hatch Chile with Jewel-Osco - Lemont →
Jewel-Osco, 1202 State St, Lemont
10:00 am - One Of These Nights: Eagles Tribute →
The Forge: Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
6:30 pm - Prehab for Young Athletes (Ages 8 - Adult)
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library - Event Space
6:00 pm - Teen Take 'n Make
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library - Teen Lounge - Policy Committee Meeting
Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A Lemont, IL 60439
1:00 pm - DCM Play Pros (Ages 3 - 6 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library District Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
4:00 pm - Understanding Your Reassessment Notice Lemont →
16300 Alba, Lemont
10:00 am - Escape: Journey Tribute →
The Forge Lemont Quarries, 227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
6:30 pm - Water Lantern Festival →
227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
5:00 pm - Sawyer Sunday Funday →
227 Heritage Quarries Dr, Lemont
10:00 am - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Digs on McCarthy with Nicole La Ha —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch
- Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
- Frozen Food Express Industries Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Dockworker in Lemont. Apply here.
- Chem-Dry posted a job opening for Carpet Cleaning Technician - No Experience Required in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Homer Glen
- Homer Glen Parade, Family Fun Day Set For Sept. 5 (patch.com)
Darien
- One-handed Butler running back won't let limb difference slow him down: 'Just keep fighting' (indystar.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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