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🌱 Patch AM: How one Chicago Heights resident lost $48 in an online scam
Spotted on the Chicago Heights calendar: Bloom Township Flea market
Morning Chicago Heights! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How one Chicago Heights resident lost $48 in an online scam
Also on today's calendar: Bloom Township Flea market and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 1 scam report in Chicago Heights for week that ended Aug. 8, 2026 (southcooknews.com) — Chicago Heights residents reported just one scam to the Better Business Bureau for the week ending August 8, 2026, with a $48 loss tied to an online purchase that never arrived. While the local numbers are low, federal data show fraud losses rising sharply nationwide, underscoring the value of checking BBB Scam Tracker before sending money online. 
📸 Around Chicago Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Bloom Township Flea market →
Bloom Township Center,
9:00 am
Friday August 21
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Other local events
- Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il 60301
8:00 pm - First Day of School
Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411 - Back to School Bash! Greene garden from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Greene Chicago, IL 60609 - Senior Postsecondary Planning Groups
Glenbrook South High School 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
8:00 am - New Member Breakfast August 2026 →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
8:00 am - Back to School Bash →
Rickover Jr High School Chicago Heights, IL 60411
4:00 pm - Family Movie Watch Party Night →
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
5:00 pm - The Crafting Studio Adult Craft Night: Tie Dye Shirts (Registration Required) →
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
6:30 pm - Mindfulness for Turbulent Times
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Friendly Coffee Lounge 6731 West Roosevelt Road Berwyn, IL 60402
6:30 pm - Classic Movie Matinee →
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
1:30 pm - Cold Case Club (Gr. 6-12, Registration Encouraged) →
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My name is Reilly, im 25 years old and moved back to the Chicago Heights area recently from Florida.
I work night shift and am painfully lonely. It is very difficult to meet anyone, Everything is closed by the time i clock out. Id like to try and… (Nextdoor Country Club)
- City Wide Facility Solutions posted a job opening for Independent Contractor - Janitorial Services in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Flossmoor storm cleanup could top $1 million as village seeks outside aid (hfchronicle.com)
- Aug. 16: Community hit by another tornado, storm cleanup and relief efforts, power restoration, school year starts pushed back (hfchronicle.com)
- Delayed tax bills expected to hit mailboxes Sept. 1 (hfchronicle.com)
Homewood
- Luther Allison born August 17, 1939 (blogspot.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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