Lemont Unlocked

Lemont's Hometown Holiday

Mayor John Egofske and Public Works Director Ralph Pukula join us from the base of Lemont's beautiful Christmas Tree at Peterson Park to preview Hometown Holiday and the tree lighting on December 6th. Preview an entire season of holiday fun in Lemont and hear about what goes into transforming the village into a winter wonderland.
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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One Eleven Martini Parlour Celebrates Five Years

It isn't a bar. It's a parlour. Celebrate 5 years with One Eleven Martini Parlour in Lemont as we take a look at the unique decor, creative martinis and even an award-winning chili. Find out how a dinner at another famous Lemont institution brought this martini bar to the area, and how the original plan evolved into one of Lemont's hidden gems.
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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Moreno's Brings Authenticity

Moreno's Mexican Restaurant and Salsa Bar sits the in 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 Mexico to Stephen Street.
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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BTB Wines Is A Hidden Gem

You may not immediately notice BTB Wines in downtown Lemont, but the wine bar and shop across from the Metra station has a unique selection of wines and seating areas to enjoy them. Find out why the place to go to discover new wines is right under your nose.
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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Ghost Hunting At Aster Gardens

Tess and Chris go ghost hunting with real-life area ghost hunter Neal Gibbons of Graveside Paranormal at the locally haunted Aster Gardens. Hear the story of two ghosts that have appeared in front of numberous people in the past few years and watch as Neal makes contact as our cameras role! Boo!
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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Pumpkin Season In Lemont

After a quick stop at Folklore Coffee to learn about limited edition seasonal drinks that folks are lining up for every Saturday, we head to Jack O'Lantern World at The Forge Lemont Quarries. Learn how thousands of fresh jack o'lanterns are created weekly for an enormous show that changes from week to week. Get a look at some incredible artwork and what is available to children and adults of all ages.
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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Let's Get Wok'd

Sit down at one of Lemont's newest restaurants, the exciting Asian Fusion spot aptly named Wok'd. We get Wok'd on delicious rare dishes, hidden pandas, tropical drinks and one really hot pepper! learn how the craving for one dish turned into a new hot spot in downtown 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.
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Thar Be Pirates!

Lemont's own "Pirates Of The Canal" join us from Canal Street Pub in preparation for their 10th Annual Pirate Pub Crawl. Learn how a chance meeting at a bar created a group of local pirates (and one bird) who love to tip back a glass and raise money for local charities. For them it is all about supporting Lemont and having a jolly good time! 
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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Pollyanna Oktoberfest

Experience the 2025 Pollyanna Oktoberfest from The Forge. See the sights, sounds and stein hoisting competition following a bold prediction of the winner. We also chat with co-founders Brian Pawola (Head Brewer) and Ryan Weidner (CEO) from the festival about their growing brewery, the new Pollyanna Social, and Pollyanna's connection to 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.
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LeMontsters On Parade

Sit down with local Lemont artists Ryan Hennebry and Rob Moriarty at Pollyanna Brewing Company. LeMontsters On Parade is back and continues to grow! View original art along Canal Street and on display at the brewery. Find out why this public art showing is growing each year, and preview these original works.
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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