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

Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Chicago Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Crafting Corner at Brighton Park Branch Library
  • Concerts in the Park- Members Only: Park District of Oak Park at Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

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    Sunday August 23
  • Crafting Corner
    Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
    1:30 pm
  • Concerts in the Park- Members Only: Park District of Oak Park
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park (800 W Lake Street, Oak Park 60302)
    6:00 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • K - 5th First Day of School!
    Greene Chicago, IL 60609
  • Back to School
    Hernandez Chicago, IL 60632
  • Committee of the Whole Meeting
    Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Teacher Institute Day
    Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  • Preschool Students First Day of School!
    Greene Chicago, IL 60609
  • Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up fitness classes
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Yoga Lofts Studios at 115 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
    4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

  • SSC Foundation tees up for another successful year of scholarships at annual Golf Outing (greatnews.life)
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  • Which former South Cook County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Aug. 21? (southcooknews.com)

Homewood

  • From Homewood to Your Hometown: The 65+ Year Story Behind Aurelio's Pizza (tucson.com)

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Ok Chicago Heights! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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