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🌱 Patch AM: 'Bigger Picture Worth Considering' By Investing In A New Central Middle School: OPINION

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Hi Evergreen Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Evergreen Park parent urges long-term view on new Central Middle School

Also on today's calendar: Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Bigger Picture Worth Considering' By Investing In A New Central Middle School: OPINION (patch.com) — An Evergreen Park parent urges neighbors to support investing in a new Central Middle School, even though her own children may not directly benefit. She argues that strong, modern schools help attract families, strengthen neighborhoods, and shape the village's long‑term future. The letter emphasizes looking beyond immediate tax concerns to consider what kind of Evergreen Park community residents want to leave for the next generation.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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