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Also on today's calendar: The Great Gut Gathering and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Part Of Kansas Street To Close Thursday For Summer Outdoor Dining (patch.com) — Kansas Street between Ash and Oak in downtown Frankfort will close Thursday to make room for expanded summer outdoor dining, continuing a tradition started during the pandemic. The village plans to add benches and planters, creating a more welcoming space that supports local restaurants and encourages residents to enjoy al fresco meals in the heart of town.
2. Frankfort Hosts Memorial Day Ceremony (patch.com) — Frankfort residents are invited to a community Memorial Day ceremony on May 25 at Breidert Green, featuring VFW Post 1493, local officials and the Hickory Creek Middle School Symphonic Band. The event, with a rain location at the Founders Center, ties into national observances and encourages locals to pause in remembrance of fallen service members.
3. Frankfort Renews 3-Year Agreement For License Plate Reading Cameras (patch.com) — Frankfort residents will see continued use of Flock license plate reading cameras after the Village Board renewed a three-year agreement with Will County. Officials say the three cameras along Laraway Road have already helped criminal investigations and boosted public safety, with the updated deal now awaiting county approval.
4. Live Nation sued for negligence in Tinley Park security failure at concert (artthreat.net) — A negligence lawsuit against Live Nation over security at Tinley Park’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre centers on a 2025 concert where a 16-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted, with an 18-year-old from Frankfort now facing serious criminal charges. The case could influence how Illinois venues protect minors at large concerts and may lead to stricter safety standards statewide.
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