Evergreen Park linebacker Sean Rice makes his Big Ten decision
Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 9 am - 2 pm and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 85, low: 67.
Monday: Breezy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Illinois football picks up two more commitments (wcia.com) — An Evergreen Park linebacker, three-star recruit Sean Rice, has committed to play football for the University of Illinois, earning recognition as one of the state’s top prospects. His decision comes amid a busy recruiting week that also brought several junior college additions to the Illini roster.
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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Who among former South Cook County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, May 16? (southcooknews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!