Lemont Unlocked

09/23/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Experience the 2025 Pollyanna Oktoberfest from The Forge: Lemont Quarries. See the sights, sounds and stein hoisting competition following a bold prediction of the winner. We also chat with co-founders Brian Pawola and Ryan Weidner from the festival about their growing brewery, the new Pollyanna Social, and Pollyanna's connection to Lemont / Lemont Downtown!

WATCH:
https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/ZWgHaqo3Mmc

Experience the 2025 Pollyanna Oktoberfest from The Forge. See the sights, sounds and stein hoisting competition following a bold prediction of the winner. We...

09/23/2025

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.
🔗 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

09/18/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
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 Village of Lemont public art showing is growing each year, and preview these original works.

WATCH:
https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/-UBbzw3Qg9U

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 ori...

09/18/2025

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.
🔗 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

09/09/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
See it all at this year's Taste of Lemont as your local podcast samples food, meets pirates and learns why this event is essential to the Lemont High School Educational Foundation. All the sights and sounds are here for you in case you missed the fun, or just if you want to see if you made it on camera!
Lemont Downtown Village of Lemont

WATCH:

See it all at this year's Taste of Lemont as your local podcast samples food, meets pirates and learns why this event is essential to Lemont High School. All...

09/09/2025

See it all at this year's Taste of Lemont as your local podcast samples food, meets pirates and learns why this event is essential to Lemont High School. All the sights and sounds are here for you in case you missed the fun, or just if you want to see if you made it on camera!
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

08/20/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Lemont's signature festival is right around the corner, so learn a little bit about Keepataw Day before the big parade and Fun Fest that follows! We're chatting at Just Hummus, so we are going to also try some unique creations and learn that Lemont is a "Buffalo Town."

WATCH:
https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/mSYrKMyvjo8

Lemont's signature festival is right around the corner, so learn a little bit about Keepataw Day before the big parade and Fun Fest that follows! Once concei...

08/20/2025

Lemont's signature festival is right around the corner, so learn a little bit about Keepataw Day before the big parade and Fun Fest that follows! Once conceived as a way to raise money for village improvements it now has become a place for everyone to gather and celebrate, all while doing some good. We're chatting at Just Hummus in Lemont, so we are going to also try some unique creations and learn that Lemont is a "Buffalo Town."
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

08/12/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Lemont Downtown was never the intended landing spot, but instead became the happiest of accidents for Wooden Paddle. We sit down with Jonathan Cowan to get the story of his restaurant and his take on businesses supporting each other in Lemont.

WATCH:
https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/YSZr5QSaK4o

Lemont was never the intended landing spot, but instead became the happiest of accidents for Wooden Paddle. This fixture in Downtown Lemont serves up pizza, ...

08/12/2025

Lemont was never the intended landing spot, but instead became the happiest of accidents for Wooden Paddle. This fixture in Downtown Lemont serves up pizza, craft cocktails and an adventurous menu. We sit down with Jonathan Cowan to get the story of his restaurant and his take on businesses supporting each other in 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

08/06/2025