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Also, don't miss Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. on the Chicago Heights Patch…

Good morning to you Chicago Heights! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Fizz Friday at Chicago Heights Public Library
- Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon.
- Telling the Bees: A Day of Community, Conversation & Music — September 12th at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Very warm with some sun, temps: high: 86, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
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- Fizz Friday →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
3:30 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Telling the Bees: A Day of Community, Conversation & Music — September 12th →
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Ave, North Riverside
10:00 am - Grandparents' Day Crafting Event →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
11:00 am - Oak Park Art League 105th Anniversary Fundraising Gala - HOUSE of OPAL
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
6:00 pm - Teen Makers: DIY Acrylic Magnetic Locker Frames →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
3:30 pm - Senior Computer Basics Class →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
5:30 pm - Q3 2026 Estimated Tax Deadline
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 143 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park - 2025 Extended Tax Filing Deadline: S Corporations and Partnerships
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 143 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park - Adult Spades/Bid-Whist Club →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
1:00 pm - Senior Chair Yoga →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
3:30 pm - Beginners Knitting Class →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
11:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Lincoln-Way East students walk out after classmates, coach caught making racist comments (suntimes.com)
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- Community mourns manager of bookstore in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood who died in crash (cbsnews.com)
Homewood
- Weeks after Illinois tornado, family says holes, mold remain as FEMA aid hangs in limbo (thecooldown.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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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