The Lemont Farmers Market at the Village Green is unlike any other area market. That's because Amanda Thomsen of Aster Gardens puts her heart and soul into it. Hear why it is important to find the right vendors and participants to create Lemont's unique Tuesday evening gathering. Plus, learn how to make one of the market's cocktail offerings from a Pollyanna Social mixologist before your next visit!

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Summer is the season for patios in Lemont...as long as the weather cooperates! We visited the small street-side outdoor tables at Folklore Coffee to understand why those sidewalk seats matter so much. Then we sampled margaritas and some delicious entrées at Next Mex. Find out why their patio layout, size and location are essential for one of Lemont's premier outdoor dining spots.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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Ah, the sweet life. Join us as Lemont kicks off Sunset Soirée with opening week act Serendipity. Fun, family, friends and good times await as we immerse you into Thursday nights this summer in Lemont. Then we walk from the concert into a special Italian restaurant in La Dolce Vita. Celebrating 25 years in Lemont, find out what makes this spot a "must-eat" location in Lemont Downtown.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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Lemont Mayor John Egofske joins us to talk about his growing village, which is bucking the trend of most areas in Illinois. Find out why people are moving to Lemont as we explore the new Marbella of Lemont apartment complex located downtown. Local realtor Wendy Pawlak then shows off one of Lemont's available homes as she explains why buying in Lemont makes good sense.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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Learn about much-improved trails and beautiful scenery around The Forge Lemont Quarries from local runner Dave Fako. We discover athletic events, good fishing and quite the view. Then meet Jeremie Bacon from The Forge, who explains how profits from this music and adventure venue go towards conservation and improvements to the public grounds Dave and others enjoy.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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As the Lemont Beauty and Wellness Walk approaches, we first visit Hive Fusion Fitness to speak with Danyelle Andrews of Bee Well Collective to discover the large scale of this new event. Then we do our own walk to see Susana Scott of Allure Skin Studio for skin care tips and a very colorful demonstration.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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If you haven't met Sommer Steele, or been to one of her events, you haven't been exploring enough of Lemont. We are at her unique shop, Mabel's Market, to talk about the upcoming Market On The Canal returning on May 4th. Hear about the evolution of this traditional Lemont outdoor event and how the area around her shop has drastically changed in the past decade.

Chris Lanuti and Tess Abbasi can't wait to unlock Lemont for you. Subscribe for free on your favorite podcast player and never miss an episode! Lemont Unlocked is a podcast produced by The Broadcast Basement with Lemont Downtown — the beloved southeastern Chicago suburb formed by immigrants over 150 years ago. Today, Lemont Downtown has become a hub for small businesses, shares a rich culture within an engaged community, and is full of history and charm. The Lemont Unlocked podcast tells the stories of the natural landscape, local businesses, and fun hidden gems.

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Season Two of Lemont Unlocked kicks off at Three Stories Bookstore & More. Carla tells us the story of her whimsical local bookstore. Local author Pat Camalliere tells us the story behind her writing career. Chris & Tess talk about an embarrassing near-death experience. Get three unique stories from Three Stories in Lemont!

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