Homewood man killed in chemical plant explosion
An explosion at a petroleum chemical plant killed one person and injured another Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Lemont.
1 dead, 1 injured in explosion at chemical plant in Lemont
An explosion at a petroleum chemical plant killed one person and injured another Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Lemont.
1 dead after chemical plant explosion
An explosion at a petroleum chemical plant killed one person and injured another Tuesday morning in southwest suburban Lemont.
1 killed, 1 injured following explosion at Seneca Petroleum in suburban Lemont
At least one person was killed and another injured in an explosion Tuesday morning at the Seneca Petroleum refinery in southwest suburban Lemont.
Owner of Chicago-area construction company charged with bribing Cook County official
The owner of a local construction company has been charged with bribing an official of the Cook County Assessor's Office.
Lemont high school student represents Illinois in Washington D.C. for national essay competition
A Lemont high school student is heading to Washington D.C. to represent Illinois in the Voice of Democracy essay contest. The theme this year: Why is the veteran important? Andrew Kula says the veterans within his family have inspired him.
Lemont Mayor John Egofske named to replace State Rep. Jim Durkin in 82nd District
The 82nd District includes parts of Cook, Will, and DuPage Counties.
Fall trout fishing season begins at Cook County Forest Preserves
The Forest Preserves and Illinois Department of Natural Resources stock trout at Axehead Lake in Park Ridge, Belleau Lake in Des Plaines, Busse Reservoir-North Pool in Elk Grove Village, Sag Quarry-East in Lemont, Horsetail Lake in Palos Park and Green Lake in Calumet City.
Tinley Park man accused of crashing into Illinois State Police trooper on I-355
An Illinois State Police trooper was struck while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 355 in Lemont.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visiting spots in Chicago area this weekend
The Wienermobile plans to “ketchup” on several Chicago-area events.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile visiting spots in Chicago area this weekend
The Wienermobile plans to “ketchup” on several Chicago-area events.
'The Music Man': Lemont HS band director reprises role he played as student 20 years ago
Playing the role of Professor Harold Hill is Matt Doherty, who is one of the Lemont High School band directors and starred in the role as a student 20 years ago.
The real life 'Music Man' hits the stage in Lemont
The lead actor in a suburban theater production this weekend isn't really acting. The Little Mountain Community Theater is staging "The Music Man" in Lemont.
Big crowds at Fourth of July celebrations in Chicago suburbs
Parks were packed in Chicago's suburbs on Sunday as families went all-out for the Fourth of July. Nate Rodgers reports from Lemont.
Big crowds for first day of trout fishing at Cook County Forest Preserves in suburban Chicago
More than 4,000 pounds of fish were added to Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos Park) and Green Lake (Calumet City).
Catalytic converter thieves strike Lemont High School parking lot
There’s been a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the Chicago area, and nationwide.
Catalytic converter thefts reported at Lemont High School
There’s been a surge in catalytic convertor thefts across the Chicago area, and nationwide.
Prayer service for Ukraine held in suburban Lemont
Parishioners in Lemont stood side by side Wednesday night in unity, calling for Russia to stand down.
Lemont police officer driving lost Georgia dog back home
It was a major blow to the Carter Family three months ago when their American Bulldog went missing.
Lemont High School cancels classes due to COVID-19 outbreak on campus
Lemont High School closed on Wednesday because a number of people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the building.