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🌱 How did Elmwood Park fare in Friday night’s 56-42 shootout?

Elmwood Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • How did Elmwood Park fare in Friday night’s 56-42 shootout?

Also on today's calendar: Automotive Basics: A Beginner-Friendly Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with showers around, temps: high: 66, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 62 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football roundup: Lisle, Naperville C., IC Catholic, Wheaton Academy notch victories (dailyherald.com) — Elmwood Park football fans saw a high-scoring battle Friday, with the Tigers falling 56-42 to West Chicago despite multiple touchdowns and big plays on both sides. The wider roundup also recaps wins and losses for several nearby suburban teams, offering context on how Elmwood Park’s conference rivals are performing as the season heads toward its midpoint.
   

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    My husband sees a therapist once a month for depression. Therapy is in their native language, which is largely why he selected her as his therapist… (Nextdoor North Ave/Cortland)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Elmwood Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Kim Theriault to Lecture on Arshile Gorky for Tekeyan Cultural Association Boston Sept. 18 (mirrorspectator.com)

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  • Sea Love Oak Park makes candles and community (oakpark.com)
  • Oak Park hosts children Art and Play for Park(ing) Day (oakpark.com)
  • Cindy Pontoriero, Chicago Police Department's first female detective, dies at 84 (chicagotribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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