🌱 Patch AM: Why Evergreen Park police once found two bodies in a minivan

Good morning to you Evergreen Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Evergreen Park police once found two bodies in a minivan

Also on today's calendar: 30th Annual Dutch Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and cool, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
• Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Settlement talks underway to revoke license of director at South Side funeral home where 56 bodies were found (suntimes.com) — Evergreen Park residents are tied to a high-profile state investigation after local police found two bodies in a minivan outside a south suburban home owned by a funeral-director couple now facing permanent license revocation. Regulators say 56 decomposing bodies were discovered at their South Deering funeral home, and lawmakers may tighten Illinois' fragmented funeral-industry oversight in response.
   

📸 Around Evergreen Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
  Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
  7:30 am
• Movie Night Under the Stars →
  Temple of Promise Apostolic Church, 9407 S Trumbull Ave, Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 22
• Cosplay Sewing Class →
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar Evergreen Park, IL 60805
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Toddler Time →
  Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park
  9:30 am
• Double Nickel Chorus →
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
  9:30 am
• Mahjong →
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  10:00 am
Friday September 25
• Strength & Flexibility Class →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  11:00 am
• Homecoming Fan Fest →
  , Evergreen Park
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Manhattan Short Film Festival →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• HomeBuyer Seminar →
  Beverly/Mt. Greenwood
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University →
  Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event →
  Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need somebody to replace my shower handle.
  We have the handle but we aren't sure how to install it. I need someone to come as soon as possible, and not overcharge. Thanks. (Nextdoor Dan Ryan Woods)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Alsip. Apply here.
• PepsiCo, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouser/Material Handler - Quaker in Bridgeview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

• 38.4% of Oak Lawn Community High School graduates at Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (southcooknews.com)

Burbank

• Providence Catholic vs Lincoln-Way Central (maxpreps.com)

Alsip

• Put On Your Cozy Sweater And Head Out To Alsip Fall Fest Saturday At Sprayfari Aquatic Park (patch.com)

Ok Evergreen Park! 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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