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🌱 Patch AM: Which Lemont seniors just earned National Merit recognition?
Also check out Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event on the Lemont Patch calendar
Good morning to you Lemont! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Lemont seniors just earned National Merit recognition?
- How much could Lemont water bills rise under this proposed hike?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with periods of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Four Lemont Students Named National Merit Commended Students (patch.com) — Four Lemont High School seniors have been recognized as National Merit Commended Students, placing their PSAT scores among the top 5 percent of U.S. test-takers. The honor highlights strong academic performance in Lemont's Class of 2027 and reflects positively on the local high school's college-bound students. 
• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Lemont residents who get water from Illinois American Water could see higher monthly bills under a proposed $129 million rate hike now before state regulators. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, customers and local leaders criticized repeated increases and urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject passing more infrastructure and acquisition costs onto communities like Lemont.
📸 Around Lemont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont
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★ Featured events ★
- Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
9:00 am - Craft Fair →
Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
9:30 am - Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
10:00 am - The BBQ Authority First Ever Warehouse Sale 09/21-09/25 →
2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517,
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Fall BINGO at Lemont Township Community Center →
16300 Alba Street
11:15 am - Nature Walk at the Lemont Township Heritage Woodland Sanctuary →
16300 Alba, Lemont
9:00 am - Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20) →
2135 City Gate Ln, Naperville
10:00 am - The First Official BBQ Authority Warehouse Sale →
2141 Internationale Pkwy, Suite 150, Woodridge, IL, 60517
9:00 am - Bling Bling Sale & Fundraiser →
White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
1:00 pm - Outdoor Wild Fest →
Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 Farrell Rd, Lockport
10:00 am - Downtown Walking Tour →
Lemont Area Historical Society, 306 Lemont St, Lemont
11:00 am - Twister Over Lemont: Remembering 1976 →
Lemont Area Historical Society, 306 Lemont St, Lemont
2:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 Lemont Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Unlocking Lemont Public Works —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch
- Obituary: Marilyn Beatrice Tarizzo —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Obituary: Matthew David Crosser —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Weaving Evolution —Betty Kirk Read on Patch
- Everest Academy to Host Annual Pet Blessing on October 2 —Everest Academy Lemont Read on Patch
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member(MINOR 17 OR UNDER) in Darien. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Homer Glen
- Embers, 933 Speakeasy To Temporarily Stop Restaurant Operations (patch.com)
Darien
- Darien Seeks $600K For Flood-Ravaged Neighborhood (patch.com)
Bolingbrook
- Second Public Hearing Planned In Bolingbrook To Discuss Water Rate Increase (patch.com)
- 'He is going full throttle.' UK has an early offer out to this standout guard (kentucky.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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