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Be sure to catch Virtual Book Club on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

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Cheers Chicago Heights! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Beginners Knitting Class at Chicago Heights Public Library
  • Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex at Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce
  • Virtual Book Club at Chicago Heights Public Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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