🌱 Crete student earns countywide scholarship for agronomy studies
Crete, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Crete! 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:
- Crete student earns countywide scholarship for agronomy studies
- Why Crete’s Flock camera contract matters amid growing misuse concerns
Also on today's calendar: Crete Country Christmas Board Meeting and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2026 Higher Education Scholarship Recipients (fwrnews.com) — A Crete student, Ben Deutsche, has been named a 2026 Higher Education Scholarship recipient by the Will County Farm Bureau Foundation, recognized for his studies in agronomy at Iowa State. The announcement also highlights many other Will County students, but Ben’s award especially showcases local academic achievement and support for Crete-Monee graduates pursuing agriculture-related careers. 
• Former Michigan City police officer under investigation for Flock camera misuse (cbsnews.com) — Crete is among several Will County suburbs where Flock camera contracts were recently renewed, even as a former Michigan City officer is investigated for allegedly misusing the system. The piece outlines growing scrutiny of Flock’s license plate cameras nationwide and notes some communities suspending or expanding their use while officials weigh privacy, accountability, and public safety concerns.
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Adult Writing Group →
Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete
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Labor Day - No School
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Baseball at Illinois Lutheran (Heritage Park)
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
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Baseball Home James Hart
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
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Cross Country at Apollo Park vs Hart, Obama & Huth
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
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Baseball At Columbia
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
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Cross Country at Columbia vs Columbia and Parker
Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
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Crete Country Christmas Board Meeting →
Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete
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Pinochle Club →
Crete Twp. Community Center, 25930 S Cottage Grove Ave, Crete
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Knot Just for Knitters →
Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tool Lending Library →
Village of Park Forest - Sustainability Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
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Board Meeting →
Park Forest, IL Calendar, 350 Victory Drive, Park Forest
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Last time I tried, didn't go well. Don't want amateur who thinks they can. Want someone who is knowledgeable and experienced. (Nextdoor Crete)
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🗞 Nearby News
Chicago Heights
- 2 Men Charged After Illegal Guns Found During Traffic Stop: Sheriff (patch.com)
Beecher
- Gardner-South Wilmington spoils Beecher's 71-game conference winning streak in thrilling match (shawlocal.com)
Monee
- Will County road closures, construction to cause Labor Day weekend travel delays (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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