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Coming up on the Alsip Patch calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market

Friday August 21st Patch AM
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Good morning to you Alsip! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center at The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy

... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • SWD Annual Boohoo Breakfast KG & New Families 2026
    Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Sward School-1-SWD-Gym (100)
    10:00 am
  • HMT - New Parent Breakfast
    Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Hometown School-1-HMT-MPR (100)
    10:00 am
  • Books with Ms. Bonny
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    10:30 am
  • Stories in the Park
    Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
    10:30 am
  • Worth Watching: Michael
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    1:00 pm
  • Chat, Connect, Create
    Scottsdale Branch Library 4101 West 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
    2:00 pm
  • Scrabble
    Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
    2:00 pm
  • SWD Ice-Cream Social 2026
    Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    3:30 pm
  • Dance Sideline-JV - VS (Event)
    Evergreen Park CHSD 231 Evergreen Park, IL 60805
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Monarch Technical Search posted a job opening for 2nd Shift CNC Machinist in Alsip. Apply here.
  • Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Alsip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alsip here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Blue Island

  • On Her New Album Blue Island, Ravyn Lenae Proves She Can Do It All (vogue.com)
  • 2026 High School Football Schedule Released For EPCHS (patch.com)

Palos Heights

  • Which former South Cook County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Aug. 21? (southcooknews.com)

Ok Alsip! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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