🌱 Patch AM: Why a Chicago Heights veteran backs Bailey’s promise on tolls and gas.

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Chicago Heights veteran backs Bailey's promise on tolls and gas.

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Paint and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 43.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Darren Bailey talks tolls, gas tax at DeKalb diesel dyno competition (shawlocal.com) — A Chicago Heights Navy veteran drove to DeKalb to question Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey about rising diesel costs, tolls, and gas taxes, and left strongly supporting him. Bailey pledged to use executive orders to temporarily cut gas taxes and reduce tolls if elected, arguing Illinois drivers deserve better roads and financial relief.
   

📸 Around Chicago Heights

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Overview of Financial Aid Applications & Program Updates →
  Prairie State College, 202 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Sip & Paint →
  Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  2:00 pm
• Senior Computer Basics →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Adult Spades/Bid- Whist →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  1:00 pm
• senior Chair Yoga →
  15 W 25th St, Chicago Heights
  3:30 pm
• Comic Strip Creations(Teen's) →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  3:30 pm
• CHOICES Fair
  Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview
  4:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Beginners Knitting Class →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  11:00 am
• COOKING with Jazlynn →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  3:30 pm
• City of Chicago Heights Council Meeting - reccuring on the first Wednesday of each month →
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, 1601 Chicago Road 1st Floor Council Chambers, Chicago Heights
  6:00 pm
• 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
Thursday October 8
• Senior Bingo →
  25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CHMS Golf Team Alumna Aubree Kvasnicka Earns Spot in IHSA Sectional Play —langellotti Read on Patch

• Happy birthday, Dad.
  You would have been 56 today. You showed me what a true man looks like, not through big speeches, but by how you lived: with strength, honesty, and… (Nextdoor North End)

• Wendy's posted a job opening for Breakfast Crew Member in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Olympia Fields. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Visit Preview: Wisconsin Loading Up on Visitors For Michigan State (on3.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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