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Crete, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Crete! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Plum Creek Arts Festival at Plum Creek Nature Center
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience at Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Riddle: David’s parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what’s the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 70 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 51.
  • Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

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  • Crete-Monee School District posted a job opening for High School Head Girls Freshman A Basketball Coach in Crete. Apply here.
  • The Greenbrier Companies posted a job opening for Machine Operator, Lvl C-1st & 2nd Shifts in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crete here.

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Ok Crete! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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