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Why Lemont’s Dylan Jones is drawing statewide attention this spring
A local athlete, Dylan Jones from Lemont, is making waves across the state this spring. The young left-handed pitcher, part of the Class of 2028, has been recognized for his impressive performance at the Preseason All-State Underclass showcase. His growing velocity, command of multiple pitches, and overall potential have caught the attention of many in Illinois. This recognition highlights not only his talent but also the rising prospects in the area.
Also on today’s calendar:
- NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!
- 9 more events.
Today’s riddle:What tastes better than it smells? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast
Friday:A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.
Saturday:An a.m. shower; cloudy, windy, temps: high: 63, low: 34.
Sunday:Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 43 degrees.
News we’re reading
• Preseason All-State Underclass: 2028 Quick Hits(prepbaseballreport.com) — A Lemont left-handed pitcher, Dylan Jones (Class of 2028), earned praise as one of Illinois’ standout underclass arms after a strong showing at the Preseason All-State Underclass showcase. The report details his growing velocity, command of multiple pitches, and expectations for a big spring, alongside dozens of other rising Illinois prospects and upcoming showcase dates.
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Upcoming Events in Lemont
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Featured events
Friday March 6
- NL VFW Friday Fish Fry. Dine in or Order Carryout online, phone-in and save time at pickup!.
- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
- 4:30 pm
- NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+
- 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
- 7:00 pm
Saturday March 7
- Orland Park Record Collectors Show
- 8800 W 159th St, Orland Park
- 9:00 am
- Soundgrowler’s Vintage Market
- 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
- 12:00 pm
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Other local events
- Friday March 6
- Frontera Grill, Smoque BBQ, Pequod’s Pizza, Quartino, & more delivered to you this week!
- 3:00 pm
- Saturday March 7
- Enjoy fresh Do-Rite donuts first thing Saturday morning! Order by 10pm Friday.
- 7:00 am
- Spring Craft Show
- 140 Oak St, Frankfort
- 9:00 am
- Downtown Lemont St.Patricks Day Parade
- Three Stories Bookstore and More, 310 Canal St A, Lemont
- 2:00 pm
- Tuesday March 10
- Artful Messes Session One (Ages 0 – 5 with caregiver)
- Lemont Public Library – Children’s Activity Center
- 10:00 am
- Artful Messes Session Two ( Ages 0 – 5 with caregiver)
- Lemont Public Library – Children’s Activity Center
- 11:00 am
- Wednesday March 11
- Metal Sculpture
- 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
- 6:30 pm
- Saturday March 14
- Energy and Utilities: Rate Hikes and How to Make Your Voice Heard
- 12501 S 71st Ave, Palos Heights
- 10:00 am
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- 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series
- —Mike B Read on MathHotels.com
- The Many Flavors At Nova Tea
- —Chris Lanuti Read on MathHotels.com
- Under the Sea in Lemont: SS. Cyril & Methodius School Drama Club Presents The Little Mermaid Jr. March 11-13
- —Amanda Krupa Read on MathHotels.com
- Al Spears & The Hurricane Project and Downtown Charlie Brown – Blues Concert
- —Mike B Read on MathHotels.com
- From maple sugar to hardtack: Taste the survival foods of French voyageurs
- —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on MathHotels.com
- A semi-truck crash on I-290 eastbound near St. Charles Road has closed all traffic and is causing detours.
- 3:02AM on Mar 5: Accident closes inbound Eisenhower (I-290) between St Charles Rd and Tri-State Tollway (I-294). (Nextdoor )
- Police activity disrupts transit in Chicago, Illinois.
- 1:23AM on Mar 5: Metra Electric inbound 150 is stopped at 27th Street due to police activity at McCormick Place. (Nextdoor )
- Argonne National Laboratory posted a job opening for
- Material Handling Specialist
- in Lemont. Apply here.
- Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for
- Porter
- in Woodridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont
- here.
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Bolingbrook
- Missing Child Investigation Leads To Crash In Bolingbrook: Police (MathHotels.com)
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