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🌱 Patch AM: Library Closed and 10 more events
Coming up on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar: Scripture Study

What's up Chicago Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Scripture Study at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Library Closed at Chicago Heights Public Library
- Adult Spades/Bid whist at Chicago Heights Public Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Cooler with a passing shower, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
📸 Around Chicago Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Scripture Study →
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 402 Longwood Drive, Chicago Heights
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 13
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Other local events
- Library Closed →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
7:00 am - Adult Spades/Bid whist →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
1:00 pm - FAFSA Completion Workshop
Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview
5:30 pm - 2026 Spotlight Awards
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
6:00 pm - Strictly Strings Festival
Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Rd, Northbro
7:00 pm - Cinderella - The Rodgers and Hammerstein Musical, Presented by Beverly Theatre Guild →
Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643
7:30 pm - Cinderella - The Rodgers & Hammerstein Musical, Presented by Beverly Theatre Guild (Matinee) →
Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W 111th St, Chicago, IL, 60643
2:00 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 - Fright Night Film Fest →
Chicago Southland International Film Festival, Chicago
7:00 pm
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Wednesday October 28
Friday October 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- XPO Logistics, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part Time in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
- Waukegan Community Unit District 60 posted a job opening for Night Custodian - Oakdale area 2 /Glenwood area 3 in Glenwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Illinois Wesleyan women's tennis downs Carroll 4-3 (herald-review.com)
Lansing
- 'Wholehearted' service brings award for Lansing hotel staff member (thelansingjournal.org)
- Video: Lansing Village Board finishes regular meeting in under 8 minutes (thelansingjournal.org)
- About that little envelope … (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 do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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