Lemont Unlocked

07/29/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
From a garage to a driveway to Lemont Downtown, the path of Matt Borner's business is unique. We sit down at Matt's Barbecue for a lesson in simple meat smoking and listen the tale of a hobby that turned into a bustling barbecue business in Lemont!

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From a garage to a driveway to downtown Lemont, the path of Matt Borner's business is unique. We sit down for a lesson in simple meat smoking and listen the ...

07/29/2025

From a garage to a driveway to downtown Lemont, the path of Matt Borner's business is unique. We sit down for a lesson in simple meat smoking and listen the tale of a hobby that turned into a bustling barbecue business. Find out how a leap of faith turned into Matt's Barbecue!
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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07/22/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Lemont Unlocked sits down with the organizers behind the annual "Giving Back to Lemont" event while sampling goodies at the Creamery. Learn about a great Lemont cause supported by an incredible free multi-artist outdoor concert on July 26th as we take on the difficult task of podcasting with ice cream!

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https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked

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Creamery in Lemont has so many incredible ice cream creations, we cannot eat just one. So, we make a mess of several as we learn about this Lemont Downtown f...

07/22/2025

Creamery in Lemont has so many incredible ice cream creations, we cannot eat just one. So, we make a mess of several as we learn about this Lemont Downtown fixture! Lemont Unlocked also sits down with the organizers behind the annual "Giving Back To Lemont" event. Learn about a great cause supported by an incredible free multi-artist outdoor concert on July 26th!
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

07/15/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Lemont Downtown's Cruise Nights is brings fun for the whole family. Take a tour with us! We also sit down with Sam Forzley to celebrate 80 years at Nick's Tavern. Find out why this Village of Lemont Trustee purchased the iconic location and why their burger is so special!

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https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/enM-UAS7AMQ

Lemont Downtown's Cruise Nights is brings fun for the whole family every Wednesday night in the summer. We get the history, the sights, the sounds and a clos...

07/15/2025

Lemont Downtown's Cruise Nights is brings fun for the whole family every Wednesday night in the summer. We get the history, the sights, the sounds and a close up look at some of the cars. We also sit down with Sam Forzley to celebrate 80 years at Nick's Tavern. Find out why this Village Trustee purchased the iconic location and why their burger is so special!
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

07/01/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
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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https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/dUKaXGcNLZM

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 i...

07/01/2025

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 Club mixologist before your next visit!
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

06/26/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Summer is the season for patios in Lemont! 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 as we learned about their premier outdoor space in Lemont Downtown!

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https://youtu.be/V0mHFipPEA8

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 understa...

06/25/2025

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 premiere 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.
🔗 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

06/10/2025

LEMONT UNLOCKED!
Join us as Lemont kicks off Sunset Soirée with opening week act Serendipity. Get a taste of Thursday nights this summer! 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 place special!

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https://www.lemontdowntown.com/unlocked
https://youtu.be/IB2OLr6eVA8?si=zOgZZ8yf0sC450yt

Discover the Lemont Unlocked Podcast! Join local voices as they explore Lemont’s rich history, vibrant community, and exciting events. Tune in for stories, insights, and everything that makes Lemont unique."

06/10/2025

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 Vida. 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.
🔗 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