🌱 Patch AM: How the Chicago Heights crematory scandal is reshaping Illinois funeral oversight

Morning Chicago Heights! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How the Chicago Heights crematory scandal is reshaping Illinois funeral oversight

Also on today's calendar: Plum Creek Arts Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What happened at South Chicago Chapel after decomposing bodies were found? (suntimes.com) — Residents of Chicago Heights are directly tied to a major state investigation after Heights Crematory in town was shut down for mishandling about 100 people's remains. That case, along with decomposing bodies found at South Chicago Chapel and problems at Bohemian National Cemetery, has pushed Illinois to expand oversight and penalties for crematories, while police and state agencies continue criminal and regulatory investigations.
   

📸 Around Chicago Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Plum Creek Arts Festival →
  Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 Dutton Rd, Beecher
  11:00 am
• Family Fest →
  The Bradford Barn - Olympia Fields, 20712 Western Ave, Olympia Fields
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Fizz Friday →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  9:00 am
• Homecoming Varsity Football Game (vs. Highland Park)
  John Davis Titan Stadium , Glenview, IL 60026, USA
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Learn Shamanic Journeying A Beginner's Guide to Shamanism →
  Journey of the Soul, 162 S. Mayfair Pl, Chicago Heights
  10:00 am
• Homecoming Dance
  The Dome
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Park District of Oak Park: Fall Fest 2026 →
  Rehm Park & Pool, 515 Garfield St, Oak Park
  11:00 am
Monday September 28
• Senior Computer Basic Class →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  9:00 am
• Ward 6 Monthly Residents' Meeting →
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, C.H. Police & Fire Training Center 115 W. Joe Orr Road (Olympia Plaza, next to Countr, Chicago Heights
  7:00 pm
• Ward 2 Residents' Meeting // Reunión de residentes del distrito 2 →
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, Garfield Elementary School / escuela primaria Garf 140 East 23rd Street, Chicago Heights
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level), Oak Park
  8:00 pm
Friday October 2
• House Music Aqua Class feat DJBSYDE →
  1400 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chicago Heights Kappa Chapter Joins Illinois Adopt-A-Highway Program —Jeff Thomas Read on Patch

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09176)- 45 W. Sauk Trail in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Homewood

• Chapter 30: Impact of the Agricultural Revolution on Industry. The Creation of a Home Market for Industrial Capital (libcom.org)

Lansing

• Free car seat inspections, installations Friday at Lansing Fire Department headquarters (thelansingjournal.org)
• Lovin' the Latte: The Schurmans celebrate their day off (thelansingjournal.org)
• Former TF South standout Amari Dukes transfers to Arizona prep school (thelansingjournal.org)

Tinley Park

• Starbucks To Close 250 Stores This Week: What IL Customers Need To Know (patch.com)
• Tinley Park Teen Charged With Felony After School Shooting Threat To Central Middle School: PD (patch.com)

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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