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🌱 Patch AM: Evergreen Park freshman helps fuel Illinois Wesleyan’s dramatic Homecoming soccer win.

And check out The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event on the Evergreen Park Patch calendar

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Hello Evergreen Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Evergreen Park freshman helps fuel Illinois Wesleyan's dramatic Homecoming soccer win.

Also on today's calendar: The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 70, low: 55.
  • Wednesday: Pleasantly warm with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Late second-half surge lifts Titans over Carthage (jg-tc.com) — An Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer match featured freshman goalkeeper Lucy Gray from Evergreen Park, helping the Titans secure a 2-1 Homecoming win over Carthage. The tight defensive game saw Gray make key saves before IWU rallied with two late goals, including the winner in the 85th minute.
   

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    The portions were generous, and the coffee had that authentic American diner taste. Sitting there and taking my time over breakfast was far more… (Nextdoor Southwest Evergreen)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Here are the street closures for the 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon (nbcchicago.com)
  • Weekend Break: 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park (wgntv.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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