🌱 What Crest Hill police need from neighbors after the deadly Willow Court shooting

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In today's newsletter:

• What Crest Hill police need from neighbors after the deadly Willow Court shooting

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 87, low: 69.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Joliet teen dies from Crest Hill shooting over the weekend (shawlocal.com) — Crest Hill police have confirmed that a second teen has died following the Aug. 30 shooting on Willow Court, and investigators are urgently asking residents for any information, video, or tips. The case remains very active, with local police and the Will Grundy Major Crimes Task Force continuing their work and promising further updates as the Crest Hill community seeks answers.
   

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📸 Around Crest Hill

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crest Hill

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Monday September 7

• Labor Day (No School)
  Will County SD 92 Lockport, IL 60441
• Labor Day - No School
  Joliet PSD 86 Joliet, IL 60435
• Labor Day- No School
  Chaney-Monge SD 88 CREST HILL, IL 60403

Tuesday September 8

• Cheer Practice
  Lockport SD 91 Feneli Gym
  3:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Crest Hill, IL Calendar, 20600 City Center Boulevard, Crest Hill
  7:00 pm

Wednesday September 9

• Baseball Game @ Rockdale
  Rockdale School District 84, 715 Meadow Ave, Rockdale
  4:15 pm

Thursday September 10

• September Round Virtual →
  Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council, 921 S State St, Lockport
  7:00 pm
• Baseball Game @ Richland
  Richland Elementary School, 1919 Caton Farm Rd, Crest Hill
  7:00 pm

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📣 Crest Hill Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4

• HF: PAC Meeting
  Troy Hofer Elem Sch SHOREWOOD, IL 60404
  9:30 am
• Half Day- SIP (
  Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421
  11:30 am
• White Oak Library presents Test Kitchen →
  Romeoville, IL Calendar, 201 W. Normantown Road, Romeoville
  4:30 pm
• Glow Night →
  Romeoville, IL Calendar, 630 Townhall Drive, Romeoville
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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• Visiting Angels Plainfield — (815) 254-0152
• Will County Children's Advocacy Center — 815-774-4565

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Any idea or who I can call for this poor squirrel?
  It’s a baby and it’s dragging its back legs. I feel so bad for it. I gave it a bowl of water. It’s been sitting here for about 2 hours. (Nextdoor Chaney)

• Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Joliet. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Joliet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crest Hill here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Joliet

• Joliet community leader, activist John Sheridan dies (shawlocal.com)

Romeoville

• Ramblers Ready for First Meet in 2026 (loyolaramblers.com)
• Both Valley View high schools named to U.S. News Best High Schools list (shawlocal.com)

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Ok Crest Hill! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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