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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. IHSA 'strongly condemns' racist incident at Lincoln-Way East vs. Homewood-Flossmoor football game (shawlocal.com) — Frankfort families with students at Lincoln-Way East should know the IHSA has formally condemned racist gestures made by a small group of LWE students at Friday's game against Homewood-Flossmoor. School officials have apologized to the HF community and say they're addressing the behavior, while the state association is working with both schools on an appropriate response.
2. Single-family home in Frankfort goes for $670,000 (shawlocal.com) — A four-bedroom home on Georgetown Road in Frankfort just sold for $670,000, offering a concrete benchmark for neighborhood property values. The article also lists several recent nearby sales, giving Frankfort homeowners and buyers a clear sense of current prices and how different house sizes and features are affecting the market.
3. What were the 10 most expensive homes sold in Will County in the week of Aug. 24? (shawlocal.com) — Frankfort homeowners may be interested to know a Maple Street property just topped Will County's weekly sales at $1.59 million, with another Frankfort home closing at $1.29 million. The roundup highlights how local prices compare with high-end sales in Naperville, Mokena, and Homer Glen, offering a snapshot of the current luxury market.
4. Mom Obsessed With Lindsay Clancy Left 2-Year-Old Son Hanging From Rafters for Neighbor to Find, Cops Say (pulptastic.com) — Frankfort residents are learning more about the tragic death of a local two-year-old boy and the attempted suicide of his mother, who is now charged with murder. Court documents and her attorney describe a possible psychotic episode and draw parallels to the high-profile Lindsay Clancy case, raising difficult questions about mental health and criminal responsibility.
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