Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 scam report in Chicago Heights for week that ended Aug. 8, 2026 (southcooknews.com) — Chicago Heights residents reported just one scam to the Better Business Bureau for the week ending August 8, 2026, with a $48 loss tied to an online purchase that never arrived. While the local numbers are low, federal data show fraud losses rising sharply nationwide, underscoring the value of checking BBB Scam Tracker before sending money online.
First Day of School Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Back to School Bash! Greene garden from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Greene Chicago, IL 60609
Senior Postsecondary Planning Groups Glenbrook South High School 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026 8:00 am
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
Mindfulness for Turbulent Times Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402 6:30 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
My name is Reilly, im 25 years old and moved back to the Chicago Heights area recently from Florida. I work night shift and am painfully lonely. It is very difficult to meet anyone, Everything is closed by the time i clock out. Id like to try and… (Nextdoor Country Club)
City Wide Facility Solutions posted a job opening for Independent Contractor - Janitorial Services in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
Flossmoor storm cleanup could top $1 million as village seeks outside aid (hfchronicle.com)
Aug. 16: Community hit by another tornado, storm cleanup and relief efforts, power restoration, school year starts pushed back (hfchronicle.com)
Delayed tax bills expected to hit mailboxes Sept. 1 (hfchronicle.com)
Homewood
Luther Allison born August 17, 1939 (blogspot.com)
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