Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Around the Southland: Morgan Park Academy alumni to gather, Oak Lawn event benefits Pathlights, more (chicagotribune.com) — Frankfort residents can look ahead to the 2026 Frankfort Fall Festival, with a Sept. 6 parade through downtown and more than 300 artisans in town Sept. 5–7. Phillips Chevrolet's Curtis Pascarella will serve as parade grand marshal, recognizing the dealership's long-standing support of community events. The roundup also highlights several nearby Southland happenings and honors for local residents.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Hildegarde June Schildgen —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Raul Gutierrez —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Hastings announces disaster assistance available to those impacted by summer storms —Matt Marshall Read on Patch
Obituary: Gretchen M. (Grote) Mayall —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Sherwin-Williams Company posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Frankfort. Apply here.
Cypress Village posted a job opening for Cook in Mokena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankfort here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mokena
Man arrested in Mokena with Molotov cocktails now faces federal charges for destructive devices (chicagotribune.com)
St. Mary's School, Communities Rally Around Kindergartener After Medical Emergency (patch.com)
New Lenox
Village Of New Lenox To Host Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 (patch.com)
Providence Catholic High School Shares Important Dates for Fall (shawlocal.com)
Manhattan
1 Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Peotone: Manhattan Fire Officials (patch.com)
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