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Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
Thursday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baseball Announces Additions To 2027 Roster (daytonflyers.com) — Chicago Heights gets a quiet shout-out as pitcher Alex Kvasnicka, a native of the city and former Prairie State standout, joins the University of Dayton baseball roster after an award-winning freshman season. The article mainly profiles new recruits from around the country and abroad, outlining their stats and previous honors.
First Day of School Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
New Member Breakfast August 2026 → Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets. 8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
Aug. 16: Community hit by another tornado, storm cleanup and relief efforts, power restoration, school year starts pushed back (hfchronicle.com)
1 scam reported in Flossmoor for week ending Aug. 8, 2026 (southcooknews.com)
'All Americans' : Southland leaders call on Trump administration to reject polarization and issue disaster aid (harveyworld.org)
Homewood
Book Child Care Services in Homewood, IL with Kashira A. from $17/hr (care.com)
Lansing man charged in Homewood shooting; one in critical condition (thelansingjournal.org)
Oak Forest
Robbins Mayor Injured Amid Shooting At Bar, Gunman Killed By Security: Authorities (patch.com)
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