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🌱 Patch AM: Frankfort Girl, 6, Killed In Accident With School Bus: Medical Examiner

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Good morning Frankfort! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Frankfort community grieving after 6-year-old girl killed by school bus

Also on today's calendar: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frankfort Girl, 6, Killed In Accident With School Bus: Medical Examiner (patch.com) — Frankfort residents are mourning a 6-year-old local girl who died Tuesday after being struck by a school bus on Aberdeen Road, despite efforts by first responders to save her. Frankfort School District 157-C and Lincoln-Way Transportation are cooperating with Frankfort police and the Will County Sheriff's Office in the investigation, while officials emphasize emotional support for students, staff, and families.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local Event: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More (patch.com)
  • 9957 N Cambridge Drive, Mokena, IL 60448 Property for sale (corcoran.com)
  • Jet's Pizza Partners with the Alzheimer's Association for September-October Fundraiser Supporting Alzheimer's Care, Support and Research – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

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  • Braidwood Man Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Gifted Lottery Ticket (wjol.com)
  • Mom 'invested' in Clancy trial killed her own son: Police (lawandcrime.com)

Orland Park

  • Village Of Orland Park To Host Patriot Day Remembrance And Concert (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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