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🌱 Patch AM: Why a Chicago Heights man is tied to Ford Heights corruption case
And on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar - Dark Arts & Oddities Market
Hello Chicago Heights! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Chicago Heights man is tied to Ford Heights corruption case
Also on today's calendar: Dark Arts & Oddities Market and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with rain, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: Decreasing clouds; less humid, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 11 former elected officials charged after Ford Heights raid to appear in court (wgntv.com) — A Ford Heights corruption probe has led to 79 felony charges against 11 current and former village officials, including one man from Chicago Heights accused of misusing public funds for travel and casino trips. Investigators recently raided Ford Heights municipal hall, seizing boxes of records as the Illinois Attorney General pursues allegations of widespread theft of taxpayer money. 
📸 Around Chicago Heights
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
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★ Featured events ★
- Dark Arts & Oddities Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- House Music Aqua Class feat DJBSYDE →
1400 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights
7:00 pm - The Journey We Traveled Together →
Iron Pearl Banquet West, 1112 Scott Avenue, Chicago Heights - Sip Connect & Create - Special Birthday Edition →
Iron Pearl Banquet Room, 1112 Scott Avenue, Chicago Heights
4:00 pm - Sip & Paint →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
2:00 pm - Overview of Financial Aid Applications & Program Updates →
Prairie State College, 202 S Halsted St, Chicago Heights
8:30 am - CHOICES Fair
Glenbrook South High School, 4000 W Lake Ave, Glenview
4:00 pm - City of Chicago Heights Council Meeting - reccuring on the first Wednesday of each month →
Chicago Heights, IL Calendar, 1601 Chicago Road 1st Floor Council Chambers, Chicago Heights
6:00 pm - Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level), Oak Park
8:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
📣 Chicago Heights Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Baby Bloomers →
Homewood Public Library, 17917 Dixie Highway, Homewood
10:00 am - SNAP Help →
Crete Public Library District, 1177 N. Main St, Crete
10:30 am - Knot Just for Knitters →
Crete Public Library District, 1177 N. Main St, Crete
1:00 pm - Girls' Basketball HOME vs Parker
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
4:15 pm
Thursday October 1
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Chicago's Southeast Side Is Rewriting the Path to Homeownership
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CHSD170 Welcomes Morton High School Ensembles to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month —langellotti Read on Patch
- Two Milestones, One Community: Ford Stamping Plant Supports Lincoln-Gavin Classrooms —langellotti Read on Patch
- Hi Beacon Hill neighbors,
Found this friendly pup wandering near 15th Ave S & S Dawson St about an hour ago, heading toward Jefferson Park. No tags, super friendly, clean… (Nextdoor Beacon Hill District)
- Aerotek posted a job opening for General Production Worker in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- 9 Restaurants Hiding Inside Old Illinois Churches, Depots, And Mansions That Are Worth The Drive (newsbreak.com)
Park Forest
- Woman Covered In Blood Shows Up At Police Station After Being Stabbed By Neighbor: Park Forest Police (patch.com)
Homewood
- Metra shares details on South Side, south suburban service increase (chronicleillinois.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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