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In today's newsletter:

  • How a former Marian Catholic teacher's fastball went viral

Also on today's calendar: Adult Spades/Bid-Whist Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 74, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sister Mary Jo Sobieck's Viral White Sox Pitch Moment (minnesotasnewcountry.com) — A former Marian Catholic High School teacher who spent 13 years in Chicago Heights is sharing the story behind her viral 2018 first pitch at a Chicago White Sox game. Sister Mary Jo Sobieck talks about her Sauk Rapids roots, sports background, path to religious life in Springfield, and how she now uses social media to spread positive messages.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Football season has begun!
    Go Bears,!! If anyone is interested in these guys let me know! (Nextdoor North End)
  • Bloom Township High School District 206 posted a job opening for Assistant Band Director in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
  • Automation Personnel Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Matteson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park Forest

  • Access South Cook Housing Development Opens in DownTown Park Forest (enewspf.com)

Lansing

  • Lansing to vote on TIF agreement for proposed Mexican ice cream shop (thelansingjournal.org)
  • Budget hearing, vote: Lansing School District 158 agenda for Sept. 16, 2026 (thelansingjournal.org)
  • La Michocana Jana TIF redevelopment, firefighter promotions Lansing Village Board agendas for Sept. 15, 2026 (thelansingjournal.org)

Tinley Park

  • Tinley's Ale Trail Trolley Will Roll Again For 'Ghouls' Night Out' (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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