UpdatedWed, Jun 9, 2021 at 11:59 am CT Reply To help Novak, several Lemont businesses have planned fundraising events, and there are several donation bins set up by the Hope and Friendship Foundation, around town. (Shutterstock ) LEMONT, IL — The Lemont community is rallying around long-time resident Sue Novak after a May 31 house fire which resulted in the death of her brother, Scott Slane. Novak was able to escape during the fire, but her home was destroyed, and her belongings lost. Novak's dog also died in the fire. Her cat, Shadow, was found alive, hiding under a bed, the next day. To help Novak, several Lemont businesses have planned fundraising events, and there are several donation bins, set up by the Hope and Friendship Foundation, around town.