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🌱 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 11 more events

Dolton, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's at Danny Cunniff Park
  • 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago at Danny Cunniff Park
  • After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Eric W. Stiles Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I figured I’d just duck under it like I always do...
    Those were the thoughts racing through my head seconds before 400 pounds of steel nearly crushed me. Every morning at 7 AM, when I left for work, the… (Nextdoor Dolton)
  • I need a handyman to install a new door for me.
    I don’t have the door yet. or the door knob? (Nextdoor Fountain Crest)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Dolton. Apply here.
  • AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Dolton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dolton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Holland

  • South Suburban College Offers Free ESL and GED/High School Equivalency Classes This Fall (greatnews.life)
  • Partnership provides free books for young children in Thornton Township (thelansingjournal.org)

Harvey

  • Prysmian buys Atkore in $3.8 billion US cable deal (prismnews.com)
  • Southland crime: Armed robbery in Oak Lawn, sexual assault in Alsip, and more (chicagotribune.com)
  • Seven Salukis earn Phil Steele Preseason All-MVFC honors (wjpf.com)

Oak Forest

  • Tickets On Sale For Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2026 (patch.com)
  • Lansing Man, 24, Arrested After Stolen Gun Found During Midlothian Traffic Stop: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok Dolton! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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