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🌱 Patch AM: Why scouts say Lemont’s Grant Liebing is a name to watch
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Hello Lemont! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why scouts say Lemont's Grant Liebing is a name to watch
Also on today's calendar: Trivia Night and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: High clouds and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PBT Rock Fall Championships: Staff Picks (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Lemont middle infielder, Grant Liebing, earned a standout mention at the PBT Rock Fall Championships in Franklin, Wisconsin, where scouts highlighted his smooth swing, all-fields approach, and steady defense up the middle. The tournament recap spotlights him alongside other top 2027–2029 prospects from Illinois and neighboring states, underscoring that he's a young local name to watch as he adds strength and develops. 
📸 Around Lemont
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lemont
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★ Featured events ★
- Friends Trivia Night →
Heroes West, 1015 State Street, Lemont
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- Referendum Information Session - VIRTUAL
Lemont-Bromberek CSD 113A Lemont, IL 60439
7:00 pm - Crafternoon Kits
Lemont Public Library - - Travelling Office Hours with Senator Curran
Lemont Public Library - Library Lobby
11:30 am - Mah Jongg Instruction for Beginners
Lemont Public Library - Learning Center
10:00 am - Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
10:00 am - Trivia Night →
15780 W New Ave, Lemont
5:00 pm - Weaving Evolution →
Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
6:30 pm - Oktoberfest →
Lockport Vfw Post #5788, 1026 E 9th St, Lockport
3:00 pm - Run with the Nuns 5K →
Mount Assisi Campus 13860 Main St. Lemont, IL 60439
9:00 am - Lemont VFW Bingo →
15780 W New Ave, Lemont
6:00 pm - Whispers of Lemont →
47 Stephen St, Lemont
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Wednesday October 14
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
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- Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois — (312) 207-5290
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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- Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Darien. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Homer Glen
- Vote By Mail Drop Box Available At Lockport Library For Nov. 3 General Election (patch.com)
- Homer Glen Realtor Named Illinois Realtor President (patch.com)
Darien
- Darien Cop Catches Suspect In Chase That Started In Woodridge: Prosecutors (patch.com)
Lockport
- HOTWORX fitness studio coming to Lockport (shawlocal.com)
- Joliet's Mayor Terry D'Arcy Discusses City's Traffic Woes With Scott Slocum (wjol.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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