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Coming up on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar: Princess Storytime

Good morning Chicago Heights! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Cookies and Canvas
- Ward 1 Monthly Residents' Meeting at Chicago Heights, IL Calendar
- Princess Storytime at Walker Branch, Chicago Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Chicago Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
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- Cookies and Canvas →
25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
3:30 pm - Ward 1 Monthly Residents' Meeting →
Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, Barack Obama School of Leadership & S.T.E.M. 401 Concord Drive, Chicago Heights
11:00 am - Princess Storytime →
Walker Branch, Chicago Public Library, 11071 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago
1:30 pm - ACT Bowling Night
Circle Bowling Lanes, 7244 Circle Avenue, Forest Park
1:00 pm - Northern Lights--Performance Dates Oct 11 – 25, 2026 →
Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville
4:00 pm - Library Closed →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
7:00 am - City Hall Municipal Building Closed – Columbus Day Holiday →
Chicago Heights, IL Calendar Chicago Heights, IL 60411
8:30 am - Adult Spades/Bid whist →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
1:00 pm - 2026 Spotlight Awards
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
6:00 pm - Trunk or Treat Halloween Event →
Chicago Heights-East Course, 315 Glenwood Rd, Chicago Heights
4:00 pm - Bloom Township Spooktacular Halloween →
Veterans Memorial Park – Glenwood, IL
4:00 pm - Swan Lake →
The Center For Performing Arts, 1 University Dr, University Park
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
📣 Chicago Heights Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Lead - Ford Chicago Stamping Plant in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
- Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Pettersson, Parkner Lead Vikings to Third-Place Finish in Galena (northpark.edu)
Homewood
- 2026FC44 NonCook Sale (Legal) (qconline.com)
Lansing
- Seen Around Lansing: Trio of baby trimotors (thelansingjournal.org)
- Fitness center seeks old Payless spot in Lansing's Landings Shopping Center (thelansingjournal.org)
- Sports Roundup: Candace Irvin sets tone for TF South girls volleyball (thelansingjournal.org)
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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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