🌱 Patch AM: What new free book nook is coming to Bolingbrook’s Pace station?

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In today's newsletter:

• What new free book nook is coming to Bolingbrook's Pace station?

Also on today's calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
• Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 75, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In honor of 'Dolly Day,' Pace unveils little library at suburban stations (chicagotribune.com) — Pace is rolling out free little libraries at several suburban bus stations, with Bolingbrook's location set to get one soon after a shipping delay. Riders will be able to borrow and donate books, giving Bolingbrook commuters and families an easy new way to access reading material while riding or at home, all in tribute to Dolly Parton's literacy legacy.
   

📸 Around Bolingbrook

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bolingbrook

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Induction →
  Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
  9:00 am
• 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
Tuesday September 29
• Medicare 2027 - What You Need to Know →
  Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Dr, Woodridge
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience →
  Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center, 17540 W Laraway Rd, Joliet
  9:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Friends of Fountaindale Book Sale →
  Fountaindale Public Library District, 300 W Briarcliff Rd, Bolingbrook
  10:00 am
• The Great Get Together Music & Arts Festival →
  Settlers' Park, 24401 Lockport St, Plainfield
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Baby Storytime →
  Fountaindale Public Library, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook
  9:30 am
• Reading and Math Buddies →
  Fountaindale Public Library, 300 West Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook
  11:00 am
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Celebration of Special Recreation →
  Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Dr, Bolingbrook
  11:00 am
• Let the Mountains Move Ministries presents...Our Praise & Worship Nite Fundraiser →
  Crosswinds Church, 14360 Rte 59, Plainfield
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Pancake Breakfast →
  St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 1501 W Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook
  8:00 am
Saturday October 17
• MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center →
  Joliet Junior College Event Center, 1215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
• Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
• Obituary: Darrell R. Strong —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch

• I'm looking for a good and honest plumber to fix a possible leak.
  We have a water mark in the laundry room ceiling and right above we have 2 bathrooms . Bolingbrook location (Nextdoor Enclave Circle)

• LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Bartender in Bolingbrook. Apply here.
• Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Bolingbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolingbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

• Will County Senior Services CEO insists key services will remain, despite bankruptcy and loss of buildings (shawlocal.com)

Naperville

• Naperville North wins its fifth straight following 33-14 victory over Waubonsie (nctv17.org)
• L.L.Bean Opens First Western Suburbs Store at Westridge Court in Naperville (positivelynaperville.com)
• Bellwood man found guilty in 2021 Naperville murder (nctv17.org)

Ok Bolingbrook! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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