Village Meeting Schedule
- Committee of the Whole Meeting - November 17, 6:30 PM | Village Hall Boardroom
- Village Board Meeting - November 24, 6:30 PM | Village Hall Boardroom
View Meeting Agendas, including Village Commission Meetings, at Agendas and Minutes Center | Village of Lemont, IL under Upcoming Events.
Village Board Meetings are live-streamed and housed on the Village of Lemont YouTube Channel, on Community TV Comcast Channel 6, and U-Verse Channel 99.
 The Winter-Spring 2025-2026 Village News edition is now available on our website. Watch for your paper copy which will be delivered to all with a 60439 zip code around the Thanksgiving holiday. This edition covers many Winter-Spring upcoming events along with important news and information for residents.
2025 Community Survey
The Village of Lemont wants to hear from you!
Our Lemont 2025 Community Survey is now open, and your input is essential to help us follow trends in community sentiment so that we can better serve our residents. Powered by Polco, this survey will remain open through February 1, 2026.
To participate, visit https://polco.us/lemont, or use the QR Code above and create an account. Once signed in, scroll down to Lemont 2025 Community Survey and share your thoughts. By signing up, you’ll also receive notifications for future surveys. Your privacy is protected and Polco only shares aggregated, anonymous results. Participant’s individual data and votes are never shared with the Village of Lemont.
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A Transition Plan
We Need Your Feedback
Please Complete the Survey by Dec. 4, 2025
The Village of Lemont invites residents to review and share feedback on the draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Comments are welcome through December 4, and the plan can be viewed on the Village website. Use the QR Code below to view the plan and/or to give us feedback by completing the quick survey.
For a hard or electronic copy of the plan, or to request accommodations to view it, please contact: Travis Helmkamp, travis.helmkamp@oatesassociates.com or phone 618-345-2200.
2025 Water Main Improvements Scheduled
Weather Permitting
- November 17-December 1 Forest Lane from Keepataw Drive to Cul-de-sac installation
- December 3-12 Keepataw Lane from Keepataw Drive to Cul-de-sac installation
Please be alert and watch for road signs, construction workers and changing road conditions.
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 Waste Management Landscape Waste Pickup Runs through the First Full Week of December
Collection Requirements
Landscape waste materials must be placed in biodegradable paper "Kraft" type bags, up to thirty-three (33) gallons in capacity. Shrubbery cuttings, tree branches, twigs, must be placed in a kraft paper bag OR in a securely tied bundle. Ties must be made of string or twine. Branch bundles must not exceed 4 feet in length. Bags containing landscape waste and/or branch bundles cannot exceed 50 pounds in weight.
Lemont Township Board Meeting Schedule
Lemont Township Board Meetings
Held at 7 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of each month | Lemont Township, 16300 Alba Street.
Board of Review Window for Lemont Township Now Open Until November 21
The Cook County Board of Review has opened their appeal window for Lemont Township residential property owners. The window to file an appeal is open through November 21, 2025. The Board of Review advised that property owners do NOT need to submit comps to file an appeal, as the Board of Review will conduct their own research for the property owners. However, if a property owner chooses to submit their own comps, the property owner can follow the prompts on the Lemont Township Assessor’s website at www.lemonttownship.org/departments/assessors-office under the Find Comparable Properties tab to locate comps.
In our latest release, Lemont Unlocked visits Moreno's Mexican Restaurant and Salsa Bar, which sits in the heart of Lemont Downtown with food from the heart of a family. Hear how they got their start with the help of another famous Lemont restaurant family and brought long-time recipes from their table to Stephen Street.
Lemont Unlocked tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, exciting events and fun hidden gems. Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video on YouTube! Check it out and subscribe at, lemontdowntown.com/unlocked.
 Collections can be dropped off at the MIBOX units in place in the east parking lot of Old Quarry School. The MIBOX units remain available for drop offs until filled or until November 14. Giveaway day is Saturday, November 15. Please place your donations as far back in the MIBOX units as possible to make room for as many winter clothing and household item donations as possible.
There will be a last chance "Drop off and Donate" on Friday, November 14, from 3-3:30 p.m. on the east side of Old Quarry. Pull up to the small gym door and students will be ready to unload your treasures!
NOTE: If your young person needs community service hours, or simply wants to come help us, have them come to Old Quarry on Friday, November 14, from 3-5 p.m. and/or Saturday, November 15, from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. (drivers are needed to relocate donations to other charities/thrift stores in the area).
Any questions? Please email: terri@hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com
 Food sorters and drivers for delivery are needed between 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Public Works garage on Saturday, November 22.
Non-perishable food collection of boxed or jar items to go with the turkeys are being collected through Friday, November 21, and can be dropped off at the bin in the Lemont Police Department entryway, Digs on Canal and Three Stories Books.
This includes boxed mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuit mix, stuffing, veggies, apple or cider juice, vegetable oil, and boxed dessert mixes.
Donations can be made through their website at www.hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com to provide the fixings for $15, or whatever you can offer.
Visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
The Lemont Historical Society Needs Your Help!
S.O.S. | Save Our Steeple
Since 1861, the steeple of the Old Stone Church has been a beacon over Lemont—standing watch through generations, a symbol of resilience, community, and enduring history. Today, time has taken its toll, and this cherished landmark is in urgent need of $64,000 worth of restoration.
The Lemont Area Historical Society is committed to preserving the Old Stone Church, not only as their home, but as a cornerstone of local history.
We invite all who value Lemont's heritage to join in this important endeavor. Contributions of any size whatsoever will aid in the preservation of this historic landmark.
JOIN US FOR A FUNDRAISER TO SAVE OUR STEEPLE! SUNDAY, NOV 16 | MATT'S BBQ
PACK THE PLACE
SAVE OUR STEEPLE!
Eat BBQ. Preserve History.
This Sunday, November 16
ALL DAY – DINE IN OR CARRY OUT!
Location: Matt's BBQ, 308 Canal Street, Lemont
MUST MENTION Save The Steeple Project!
Get All The Details Below…. what a tasty way to give back! With every bite a portion of all sales to the Save Our Steeple Project, supporting the restoration of the Old Stone Church.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
 More Upcoming Events | Mark Your Calendars!
➤ Keep an eye on our LemontDowntown.com Event Calendar, including the Signature Events webpage, for more to do in downtown Lemont.
➤ Subscribe to the Downtown Digest email and SMS and follow Lemont Downtown on Instagram and Facebook.
➤ View our Village of Lemont website Meetings and Event Calendar for more event information, including larger events from our partners and organizations event information.
Please utilize these resources when you are planning an event in Lemont to avoid potential conflicts!
The Village of Lemont is seeking to hire a lateral police officer for the Lemont Police Department. Learn more and apply by following the link button below.
Don't Delay! Sign Up Today!
Keeping our community informed during urgent and emergency situations is a top priority. That's why we encourage all residents to sign up for Lemont Alerts - powered by the Everbridge system - our primary emergency notification tool. Stay prepared and get critical updates when you need them most.
Visit our Lemont Alerts Everbridge website portal for more information on the Overview and FAQs pages, and when you're ready to sign up, click on the Sign Up tab. Visit: https://www.lemont.il.us/LemontAlerts. It only takes a few minutes.
You can also access Lemont Alerts on the front page of our website in the top right corner, and the feature buttons, at www.lemont.il.us.
If we can't REACH you - we can't ALERT you
The Gift That Keeps on Giving:
Gift and Use Your Lemont Downtown Gift Cards
Give the gift of Lemont Downtown and have your dollars stay in our community. When you shop locally-owned small businesses, 67 cents of every dollar stays in the community – creating jobs and building up the local economy. 100% of the gift card funds will go to the business where they are redeemed
Pick up a Lemont Downtown Yiftee gift card online and give the experience of our charming, historic downtown full of amazing restaurants, bars, and retailers.
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