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Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Frankfort plans music, entertainment and fireworks for America 250 kickoff
  • Frankfort-area Rotary Club backs three service-minded graduating seniors

Also on today's calendar: The Great Gut Gathering and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frankfort Kicks Off Summer With America 250 Celebration (patch.com) — Frankfort residents can kick off summer at the Village’s America 250-themed celebration May 31 at Breidert Green, featuring family-friendly entertainers and activities. The Blooze Brothers Band will take the stage in the evening, with a 10-minute fireworks show launched from Prairie Park and visible from the Green to cap off the night.    

• Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club Awards Scholarships To Three Local Seniors (patch.com) — Frankfort-area families can celebrate three local seniors honored with $1,000 scholarships from the Tinley Park-Frankfort Rotary Club, recognizing their service and academic goals. The long-running program, funded largely by the club’s fundraising, supports students from Tinley Park, Andrew, and Lincoln-Way East high schools who embody Rotary’s “Service Above Self” motto.    


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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

  • As Interior Glazing Shifts into Division 10, Contract Glaziers are Finding Ways to Take Some of It Back (usglassmag.com)
  • Family of teen claims lack of security at Tinley Park, Illinois, concert led to sexual assault of teen girl (cbsnews.com)

Monee

  • Forest Preserve programs spotlight native plants and pollinators (wjol.com)

New Lenox

  • Semi Tips, Spews Jars Of Mayonnaise Onto Gougar Road: New Lenox PD (patch.com)

Ok Frankfort! 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: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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