Lemont NewsLocal news for Lemont, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Roller coaster moving to southern Wisconsin- June 30, 2008 A 55-year-old wooden roller coaster that sat idle in Illinois after its amusement park closed has now been resurrected in Wisconsin.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/roller-coaster-moving-to-southern-wisconsin?fr... Man killed after pickup slams into tree in Lemont- June 28, 2008 A 62-year-old man died Tuesday afternoon after his pickup truck slammed into a tree in Lemont.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/man-killed-after-pickup-slams-into-tree-in-lem... Relay for Life still seeking teams- June 26, 2008 Teams are still being sought for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life to be held from 6 p.m. July 11 to 6 a.m. July 12 at Lemont High School's sports complex at 131st Street and Bell Road in Lemont.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/relay-for-life-still-seeking-teams?fromrss=1 County testing asphalt with recycled tires- June 24, 2008 Ground-up tires will cover Army Trail Road this summer as part of DuPage County's summer repaving plan.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/county-testing-asphalt-with-recycled-tires?fro... Lemont students win JJC contest- June 22, 2008 A total of 18 Lemont High School students took away awards from the annual Joliet Junior College Web Design Contest in April.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/lemont-students-win-jjc-contest?fromrss=1 2 state lawmakers rally to save Pontiac prison- June 20, 2008 Weeks after blocking a move to close a major section of Stateville Correctional Center, some lawmakers now are rallying to save the aging Pontiac prison in rural Livingston County.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/2-state-lawmakers-rally-to-save-pontiac-prison... Police: Teens stole shoes- June 18, 2008 Five teens were arrested for allegedly taking a walk with another man's shoes Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/police-teens-stole-shoes?fromrss=1 Joliet man dies in crash in Lemont- June 11, 2008 A Joliet man died following a two-car crash Monday afternoon near Lemont. Killed was Robert Bato, 66, of 506 E. Meeker Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/joliet-man-dies-in-crash-in-lemont?fromrss=1 School Events- June 9, 2008 Students were honored for their commitment to academic success, dedication to community service and outstanding participation in school organizations.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/school-events-2?fromrss=1 : Downers Grove Fire Department puts out two fires Wednesday- June 7, 2008 The Downers Grove Fire Department responded to two fires Wednesday night, including a loading dock fire at 11:15 p.m. at 1341 Warren Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/lemont-il/2008/06/downers-grove-fire-department-puts-out-two-fir... |