🌱 Patch AM: Mold and dirty conditions reported in District 130 schools serving Alsip.

Hello Alsip! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Mold and dirty conditions reported in District 130 schools serving Alsip.
• What YA reads is an Alsip librarian pairing with Phoebe Bridgers?

Also on today's calendar: 30th Annual Dutch Festival and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Laura K.!

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
• Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Union: Mold found in Blue Island area schools poses risk to students, staff (chicagotribune.com) — Families in Alsip should know that mold and cleanliness problems have been reported in several District 130 schools, which include parts of Alsip. After custodial layoffs and outsourcing, unions and state officials say conditions pose health risks, while the school board acknowledges long-standing issues and delays in hiring new staff as community members push for rehiring custodians and immediate cleanup.
   

• The Perfect Books for Phoebe Bridgers' Lost Weekend (ala.org) — An Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library youth services manager shares young adult book picks inspired by Phoebe Bridgers' new album and tour, highlighting themes of love, addiction, forgiveness, and fresh starts. While the recommendations are for librarians and readers everywhere, they also showcase the expertise and creative programming ideas coming from your own local library staff in Alsip.
   

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• ❤️ I want to Thank Jackie at Apollo she always has a smile! Great customer service. —Laura k.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alsip

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
  Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
  7:30 am
• Movie Night Under the Stars →
  Temple of Promise Apostolic Church, 9407 S Trumbull Ave, Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• HomeBuyer Seminar →
  Beverly/Mt. Greenwood,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Riddles Comedy Club Presents Henry Coleman →
  Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 West 111th Street, Alsip
  9:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Wrapped In Grace!! →
  12601 Kedzie Avenue, Alsip
• Alsip – 2026 Fall Festival →
  Alsip IL
  11:00 am
• R&B BiNGO CHICAGO! 9/26/26 TRAP Vs R&B BiNGO W/ Comedian THANK YOU CHRIS →
  Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 West 111th Street, Alsip
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University →
  Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Ladies Clothing Swap →
  The Salvation Army Blue Island Worship & Community Center, 2900 W 127th St, Blue Island
  10:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Alsip Fire Department →
  11946 S Laramie Ave, Alsip
  1:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event →
  Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn
  12:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

• Elim Christian Services Celebrates 30 Years Of Klompen, Banket And Hutspot Saturday At Dutch Fest (patch.com)
• South Suburban Fall ID: Statistical Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com)

Palos Heights

• Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing to move to Palos Heights (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
• Palos Heights approves municipal pool improvements (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
• Orland Park honors Pioneers on 50th anniversary (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Oak Lawn

• Valentina Villarreal Shows True Grit In Crisis Situation For Oak Lawn Girls Cross Country (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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