🌱 Why Crestwood just got sprayed for mosquitoes and what you can do.

What's up Crestwood! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Crestwood just got sprayed for mosquitoes and what you can do.

Also on today's calendar: Dinner and Dancing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Thursday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Warm, wet conditions mean more mosquitoes than usual observed in south, southwest suburbs (chicagotribune.com) — Crestwood is among several south suburban communities recently sprayed for mosquitoes after this summer's unusually warm, wet weather created ideal breeding conditions. Local experts report elevated mosquito activity and some West Nile virus cases statewide, and the mosquito abatement district urges residents to use repellent, wear long sleeves, and remove standing water around homes and businesses.
   

📸 Around Crestwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Crestwood

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Dinner and Dancing →
  Jenny's Steak and Banquets, 11041 Menard Ave, Chicago Ridge
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
  Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• TIME TBD- Cross Country-V Girls @ Invitational (Game)
  Bloom Township High School Away -
  4:00 pm
• TIME TBD- Cross Country-V Boys @ Invitational (Game)
  Bloom Township High School Away -
  4:00 pm
• Cross Country-V Girls @ Bloom Township High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail High School Away -
  4:30 pm
• Football-F/S Boys - VS Tinley Park High School (Game) →
  Stadium HOME -
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country-V Boys @ Bloom Twp. High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail Away -
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country-JV Girls @ Bloom Twp. High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail Away -
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country-V Boys @ Bloom Township High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail High School Away -
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country-JV Boys @ Bloom Twp. High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail Away -
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country-V Girls @ Bloom Twp. High School (Game)
  Bloom Trail Away -
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show →
  St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W 167th St, Orland Hills
  9:00 am

📣 Crestwood Shout Outs!

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• JC Oriental Market — (708) 930-5985
• ABAcus Therapy Center — (630) 581-2846

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Midlothian. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Team Supervisor - Full-Time in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crestwood here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blue Island

• A real solid, stand up guy (blogspot.com)
• Week 4 football schedule (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Ok Crestwood! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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