Bulls' Rose pleads guilty to speeding charge Jul 15, 2008
Lemont High School graduate Christian Vande Velde, the Garmin Chipotle team leader, held his own and kept third place, 38 seconds behind. Olympics. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
American Girl Theater Actresses, American Girl Day '02, '03,'04, '05, '06, '07 Cast of "Jersey Boys" '08 Family of The late Arne Harris '02 Family of The late Babe Ruth '06 Family of The late Jackie Robinson '06 Family of The late Ken Hubbs '02 Family of The late Roberto Clemente '06 Family of the late Roger Maris '98 Lemont Little League '06 Mickey Mouse and Daper Dans Quartet '04 The Second City '03 Tinker-Evers-Chance Families, first double play celebration '02 Wrigley Field Ground Crew... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Congress rescues Fermi jobs with funding Jun 28, 2008
5 million for the Department of Energys Office of Science, which funds Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory near Lemont. Argonnes budget was also cut this year, but not as severely as Fermilabs. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Bailout for Fermilab, Argonne nears Jun 21, 2008
5 million for the Energy Departments Office of Science, which funds in Lemont and in Batavia. Both labs have been forced to cut back research work this year and Fermilab instituted voluntary layoffs and temporary furloughs to cope with its budget shortfall. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Public hearing on Pontiac prison set for Aug. 12 Jun 19, 2008
Dan Rutherford of Chenoa and Christine Radogno of Lemont are touring prisons across the state to lobby support for their plan to create a special commission that would study prison closures. They say an independent review panel could be a better way to address prison closings, rather than allowing the decision to lie solely in the hands of the governor. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Legislators want state to postpone prison closings Jun 18, 2008
Dan Rutherford of Chenoa and Christine Radogno of Lemont was inspired by prison-related plans that Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration unveiled this year. Initially, administration officials proposed closing part of the Stateville Correctional Center near Joliet. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Rutherford, Radogno touring prison towns to seek support Jun 17, 2008
Dan Rutherford of Chenoa and Christine Radogno of Lemont announced their plan Monday in front of Dwight Correctional Center. They planned to head north to visit communities impacted by Stateville Correctional Center in Joliet. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Pay hikes not funded in budget, but raises would come anyway Jun 3, 2008
Most of our constituents are not experiencing the same good fortune, the Lemont Republican said. Log in to daily-chronicle. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Northside, Southside living high May 21, 2008
Matesa (23-3) struck out 17, then came back with a three-hit, 11-strikeout gem in Saturday's regional championship and now has 1,491 career strikeouts and counting to surpass former record holder Suzie Rzegocki of Lemont (1,467), whose prep career ended in 2007. More whiffs: Henry senior Dan Russell struck out 22 batters in a complete-game performance in the Mallards' 1-0, 10-inning win over Midland in the Class 1A Varna Regional baseball semifinals last week. (Pekin Times, IL)
Putting a stop to closings May 14, 2008
Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, and State Sen ... State Senators Dan Rutherford, R-Chenoa, and Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, met Monday to work on details of the proposed moratorium which is aimed at preventing the closing of Pontiac Correctional Center early next year ... "She is from Lemont but her district certainly encompasses many employees of DOC at Stateville and many of the businesses that would be affected by its partial closing.". (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
ISU holds send off for dorm halls Apr 19, 2008
She joined classmates Linda Stoops of Lemont and Sandra Fey of Normal at the decommissioning ceremony and building tours that followed. Those buildings were old when we went here, Fey added. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Players getting a head start Apr 16, 2008
More high school stars enrolling early - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Tough Guy Purcell Now A Force On Offense Apr 16, 2008
Now, after flashing good skills at the Lemont scrimmage, Coach Ron Zook thinks the move is permanent. to read the rest of this story. (IlliniBoard.com)
Ward checked out the Illini scrimmage Apr 15, 2008
Providence Catholic four star ranked junior offensive tackle prospect Patrick Ward (6-foot-6, 295 pounds) was able to hop in the car and drive just a few minutes to check out the University of Illinois spring scrimmage on Saturday, held at Lemont High School. Ward talks about his weekend along with filling us in on his latest scholarship offer in this recruiting update. (Missouri Sports -- Rivals.com)
Fighting Illini Take Their Show On The Road Apr 13, 2008
Juice Williams goes back to pass in Saturday's scrimmage at Lemont High School ... The Fighting Illini held their first of two major scrimmages of the spring today in Lemont, Ill. (Fightingillini.com)
Hicks, Defense Dominate Scrimmage In Lemont Apr 13, 2008
com staffDate: Apr 13, 2008 Lemont, Ill. -- The Fighting Illini defense dominated the offense as expected in a controlled scrimmage at Lemont Saturday. (IlliniBoard.com)
Pollard Finally Able To Work During Drills Apr 12, 2008
com staffDate: Apr 11, 2008 The Fighting Illini football team practiced in shorts Friday as they prepared for their big scrimmage in Lemont. Strong winds forced them inside on this day, but they may face more difficult weather conditions in the Chicago suburb. (IlliniBoard.com)
Illini Defense Steps Up In Second Spring Scrimmage Apr 6, 2008
Next Saturday, the squad will head to Chicagoland to scrimmage at Lemont High School. Start time is set for 1 p.m. Admission is free. (Fightingillini.com)
Senate votes to expand health care Apr 4, 2008
Christine Radogno of Lemont, the GOP budget spokeswoman. You can't tax and spend your way to prosperity. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
CoachRonZook.com Apr 2, 2008
Scrimmage--Lemont HS, Lemont, Ill. Spring Game--Memorial Stadium. (Fightingillini.com)
Gridders 'Strap It Up' For Spring Drills Mar 27, 2008
Chicago-area fans will be able to check out the 2008 squad April 12, when the team scrimmages at Lemont High School in Lemont, Ill. the alma mater of freshman lineman. (Fightingillini.com)
Four area softball teams state-ranked Mar 18, 2008
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. What part of the economic slowdown affects you most. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Prep notebook: Mar 15, 2008
Sophomore Joe Guth of Aurora Central Catholic sank 14 out of 15 shots to lead the finalists in the Class 3A 3-point showdown at Carver Arena along with Ryan Hale of Charleston, Juozas Pranckevicius of Lemont, and Zac Boster of Huntley. Qualifying in Class 4A were Paul Tometich of Cary-Grove, Ryan Smith of Elgin Larkin, David Brown of Rockton Hononegah and Jamere Walton of Chicago St. Rita. (Pekin Times, IL)
On Pontiac, Buick recall Mar 15, 2008
8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 629. Re: Upcoming Recall/07035 97-03 GP & Regal 3800 S/C vin 1. (USA Today -- Money)
Energized Fitzgerald Making Headway at Northwestern Mar 6, 2008
Earlier this month, Fitzgerald signed a promising freshman class that included six local products -- offensive linemen Nick Adamle of Wheaton North, Neal Deiters of York, Jeff Radek of Neuqua Valley, Chuck Porcelli of Montini and Brian Mulroe of Loyola and tight end Brett Nagel of Lemont. But that's only the beginning. (Nusports.com)
Illinois notebook: O'Donnell creating life outside football Mar 5, 2008
Online from West Frankfort, Illinois. Enter city or US Zip. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Hard feelings another hurdle for Blagojevich in Springfield Feb 24, 2008
Christine Radogno of Lemont. House Republican Leader Tom Cross said many General Assembly members feel like wronged spouses and, just like in a troubled marriage, it will take time to rebuild trust. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
NIU shooting victim from Cicero laid to rest Feb 19, 2008
4:27 PM CST, February 18, 2008. Her family called her a princess; friends remembered her bright, shining smile. (Chicago Tribune)
Last NIU shooting victim treated at Kishwaukee leaves hospital Feb 19, 2008
NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery -- chicagotribune. NIU shooting victim from Carol Stream faces long recovery. (Chicago Tribune)
Big Ten Signing Day dream team Feb 13, 2008
OL HIGH SCHOOL: Lemont, Ill. COLLEGE: Illinois BUZZ: A three-year varsity starter. (Indiana Sports -- Rivals.com)
Mega Millions jackpot increases to $150 million Feb 9, 2008
Two of those tickets were sold in Illinois _ one at a convenience store in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park, and one at a service station in Lemont. Another 58 players, including six from Illinois, matched four of the five lotto numbers, plus the Mega Ball number. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Zook pulls in 29 recruits for Illinois Feb 7, 2008
offensive lineman Graham Pocic (Lemont) and receiver Cordale Scott (Cleveland). "We recruited to fill needs now and fill needs later, if you look at offensive receivers, we're filling needs right now," Zook said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Signs 29 To National Letters Of Intent Feb 7, 2008
Graham PocicLINE6-7, 316Lemont Lemont HS ... Led Lemont team to the school's first appearance in the Illinois state finals in 2007. (Fightingillini.com)
Height, weight, time in the 40 Feb 7, 2008
Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. Search by events or regions. (USA Today -- Sports)
2008: A Preview Feb 5, 2008
" On The Mound The Boilermakers return two pitchers, junior and sophomore , from the 2007 squad. DiDomenico posted a 7-14 mark, threw 13 complete games and struck out 43 in 26 appearances, while Killer saw limited action. Joining those two are junior and freshman . Alcocer was a junior college All-American at Pima Community College in Tucson, Ariz., while Rzegocki was the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and a high school All-American at Lemont High School in Lemont, Ill. "Our pitchers... (Purduesports.com)
Tuesday's Scores Jan 30, 2008
Hillcrest 52, Lemont 38. Hinsdale Central 52, Glenbard West 28. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Hunter legacy captured in ice Jan 18, 2008
Henry and Lemont Hunter arrived in Niles in 1898 in hopes of creating an ice harvesting business on Barron Lake ... The first crop of ice was created the same year Henry and Lemont moved to Niles and for the following 25 years, Hunter Ice was used not only for local distribution, but by the Michigan Central Railroad as well ... After Henry passed away in 1903, Lemont was left to run the business, with the help of Henry's son, Edward. (Niles Star, MI)
Recruits say yes to EIU while Wittke keeps quiet Jan 17, 2008
Earlier giving verbal commitments to the Panthers were Lemont linebacker Gorden Kickels and Morris two-way tackle Ben Olson. Brian Nielsen is sports editor of the Journal Gazette/Times-Courier. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Eight Gridders Join Illini Squad Jan 16, 2008
(Akron, Ohio), (Lemont, Ill ... Graham Pocic // Line, 6-7, 316 // Lemont, Ill ... Lemont Ranked among Rivals Top 250. (IlliniBoard.com)
Eight enroll early Jan 15, 2008
Whitney Mercilus (Akron, Ohio), Graham Pocic (Lemont, Ill ... Line, 6-7, 316 // Lemont, Ill ... Lemont Ranked among Rivals Top 250. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
McLean County case on hold for Love's federal trial Jan 4, 2008
Lemont Jefferson wrote on Jan 4, 2008 12:14 AM:" Let's just wait and let the justice system run it's course. Easy now people................. ". Aloicious Washington wrote on Jan 4, 2008 12:11 AM:" Mark my words - this man will be set free. He has been falsely accused. ". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Prep hoops stats/standings Dec 22, 2007
Lemont 64, Riverside-Brookfield 63. Loyola 52, St. Laurence 50. (Pekin Times, IL)
EIU lands Lemont linebacker Dec 20, 2007
LEMONT The leading tackler from Class 6A state runner-up Lemont is headed to Eastern Illinois with some high praise from his football coach. He s the toughest player I ve ever coached in 22 years, Lemont s Eric Michaelsen said ... He was a three-year All-Suburban Conference linebacker at Lemont, which the past season finished 11-3 losing the IHSA Class 6A championship game to Joliet Catholic. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pocic talks Rose Bowl Dec 5, 2007
One of the biggest prospects, by size and reputation, will be 6-foot-7, 300 pound Lemont (Ill. offensive tackle/Illini commitment Graham Pocic. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
Relative's help is alleged Nov 28, 2007
Man reportedly said he may have carried bin with wife's body. 11:32 PM CST, November 27, 2007. (Chicago Tribune)
Pocic ready for Saturday Nov 16, 2007
6-foot-7, 300-pound Lemont (Ill. offensive tackle Graham Pocic set the tone for another strong recruiting class at Illinois this season with an early summer commitment. (Illinois Sports -- Rivals.com)
2 beaten bodies found in Lemont Township forest preserve Nov 16, 2007
Authorities put up a tent over two bodies found Thursday near Illinois Highway 83 outside Lemont ... The bodies of two men, both of them beaten and one drenched in blood, were discovered wrapped in plastic and bed linens and bound with packing tape Thursday morning near a bike path in a Lemont Township forest preserve, authorities said. (Chicago Tribune)
Construction crews find bodies of 2 men along suburban bike path Nov 16, 2007
LEMONT, IL -- Bodies of two men wrapped in plastic, bed sheets and packing tape were found Thursday by construction crews working to pave a bike path, authorities said ... Lemont is about 20 miles southwest of Chicago. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Cop Now Suspect In Missing Wife Case Nov 11, 2007
He said they will bring in a drone Friday afternoon that will be flying in the marshy area near Lemont. "Each morning I pick three of four target areas, target priority areas that we want to search and we assign people and they go out and they search these pieces of property," Peterson said. (CBS News)
Jays Foods may lay off more than 500 Nov 10, 2007
Jays Foods submitted two WARN listings, one affecting 406 jobs at its 825 E. 99th St. facility and one affecting 104 jobs at its Lemont plant. The company listed an inability to obtain financing as the reason for the possible plant closings. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Seven Soccer Players Earn All-OVC Honors Nov 9, 2007
Michelle Steinhaus, Eastern Illinois, Sr., F, Lemont, Ill. ALL-NEWCOMER Player, School, Yr. (Samfordsports.com)
NIU alum Joren Cain to hold recital Oct 26, 2007
Cain is originally from Lemont. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from NIU, where he studied saxophone with Steve Duke. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
First GateHouse prep football playoff rankings announced Oct 25, 2007
Harrisburg Daily Register Online - Sports. Thursday, October 25, 2007. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Rebels remain at No. 10 in 1A poll Oct 18, 2007
Previous No. 4 Lemont (6-2) fell to No. 9 after a 14-7 loss to Oak Forest. The top-ranked teams in 4A and 5A will play Friday, when six-time defending state champion Addison Driscoll (4A) and Lombard Montini (5A) meet for the Suburban Catholic championship. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Marquette Bank Announces New Foundation to Promote Affordable Housing Oct 17, 2007
Marquette Bank's retail branches are located in Chicago, Aurora, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Romeoville and Summit, Illinois. Marquette Bank customers have convenient free access to over 33,000 Allpoint and Star sf ATMs nationwide. (PR Newswire)
Trojans dash Olney's postseason hopes Oct 14, 2007
Oak Forest 14, Lemont 7. Oak Lawn Richards 44, Oak Lawn 7. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Prep football poll list Oct 10, 2007
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL ONLINE EXTRAS FRONT PAGE PDF. SITE TOOLS OTHER LINKS. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
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Lemont 35, Hillcrest 8. Lewistown 43, West Prairie 0. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
U of C ponders engineering school Sep 30, 2007
Since taking office, he has emphasized corporate-style strategic planning, increased fundraising and faculty salaries, and forged closer ties with near west suburban Lemont. He wasn't available for comment, but in a letter to faculty, he wrote, "Many opportunities and challenges for conceptualizing and implementing science at the university are presented by . . . the ongoing revolution in molecular biomedicine.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service to Honor Four Illinois Firefighters Sep 29, 2007
The Lemont Fire Protection District Honor Guard will participate in the Memorial Service, and Illinois fire service personnel will serve as family escorts. The service will begin at 10 a.m. (EDT). (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
ROAD CREW BLASTED FOR PAINTING YELLOW LINES OVER RACCOON'S BODY... Sep 28, 2007
Dateline: Lemont, IL - Source: WBBM-TV. RELATED LINKS. (The Drudge Report)
Berwyn Doctor Accused Of Fondling Patients Sep 28, 2007
Crew Paints Over Roadkill Raccoon In Lemont. Top News Stories. (CBS2Chicago.com, IL)
Crew Paints Over Roadkill Raccoon In Illinois Sep 28, 2007
A photograph sent to CBS stattion WBBM-TV in Chicago shows a raccoon dead in the middle of a Lemont street, and yellow stripes painted right over its body by road crews ... "There was a dead raccoon here kind of where you see this black mark and it was dead and when they were striping the road they just striped right over it," said Sylvia Wilk of unincorporated Lemont ... The animal was first spotted on Archer Avenue in Lemont by residents on Saturday. (CBS2.com, CA)
Marian Catholic wins 4th straight Indian Showdown title Sep 26, 2007
Saturday afternoon began with schools participating in clinics provided by marching band experts on the practice fields at PTHS. This year s clinicians were Gary Smith, director emeritus of the University of Illinois Marching Illini, and Terry Redford, director of bands at Lemont High School. For the evening competition the 12 schools were divided into four classes based on school and band size, and competed for overall awards in each class as well as the award for the most outstanding... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Tigers win on Homecoming Sep 23, 2007
Lemont 42, Shepard 0. LeRoy 26, Farmer City Blue Ridge 25. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
