Lemont is a village spanning Cook, DuPage, and Will counties with a population of about 17,643. Settled in 1833 along the Illinois and Michigan Canal, it became a major limestone quarrying center whose stone was used to build the Chicago Water Tower. It sits adjacent to Argonne National Laboratory.
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9 Lemont High School Student-Athletes Make College Commitments
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NewsAPR 15, 2026
State Sen. Curran, State Rep. La Ha Hold Recycling Fair In Lemont
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Lemont Garden Club Hosts Annual Plant Sale
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