Lemont Unlocked

State Representative Nicole La Ha shows off one of her favorite local spots, Digs on McCarthy. Ed Gricus shows off the new location of Digs and hosts our conversation highlighting what your local state representative does for you. Get a tour of the new Digs and a tour of what it is like to represent the 82nd District with Lemont Unlocked.
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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Discover why owner Bobby Hitz says that Rosebud in Lemont is a destination restaurant. From live music to free weekend valet service to enormous portions of delicious Italian food, Rosebud brings folks from Lemont and beyond together. Feel the warmth of friends greeting each other in this lively location!
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
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Discover a club created by the Bee Well Collective out of Hive Fusion Fitness in Lemont Downtown that brings people together. Lemont Walking Club is good for the body as well as the spirit and is open to all. Take a walk this week on the Cal-Sag Trail at Sag Quarries and find out why these folks come back every week to take a walk, share some stories and get out into nature. 
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
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Experience the cars, the food, the music and the fun at this year's Lemont Cruise Nights. Check out the new truck at Nick's Tavern! Learn about three generations of local sausage makers! Get the scoop on the food truck about to get a Lemont Downtown restaurant location! There is a lot to unlock in this episode.
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
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We check out the Sunset Soirée from Corner Stone Tavern and sit down with owner Nancy Arndt to taste the new summer drink menu. Learn a little more about this Lemont establishment, including the origin of its name. Also hear why these summer concerts are such a big deal for the businesses 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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendarwww.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents
 

Who says a bunch of genius scientists can't be entertaining? We joined huge crowds exploring Argonne National Laboratory for the first time in several years as they opened their campus to the public. Explore the event with us and learn about the unique connection between Argonne and Lemont
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
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Little Mountain Community Theatre is presenting Grease from July 17 thru July 19th. We learn all about this Lemont-based group performing around the area, including at Lemont High School. Find out why this version of Grease will be closer to the original musical while still providing your favorite movie moments, and discover why their name is all about the Village of Lemont.
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendarwww.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

The 2026 version of the Lemont Farmers Market may be the biggest and best yet! Curator Amanda Thomsen shows off this summer's lineup and we hit some of the best tents (and hottest sauces) as Lemont Downtown's Tuesdays get a little better.
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendarwww.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents

Experience the first-ever Whiskey Fest at The Forge as distilleries from Illinois and beyond show off their creations. Plus, sit down with Jeremie Bacon for a rundown on what is new and coming soon to The Forge as Lemont's summer is just heating up!
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
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An idea turned into a conversation and brought two Lemont couples to the creation of a mobile pub company. Get the story of Pull Up Pubs and check out the driveway experience that you could have at your next big event. The creativity of Lemont residents turned small business owners is once again featured on Lemont Unlocked!
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.
🔗 Discover Lemont DowntownWebsite: www.lemontdowntown.comPodcast: www.lemontdowntown.com/unlockedInstagram: www.instagram.com/lemontdowntownFacebook: www.facebook.com/lemontdowntownEmail & SMS: Subscribe here
🎉 Explore our Signature Events Calendarwww.lemontdowntown.com/signatureevents