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Coffee in hand, Frankfort? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How is Lincoln-Way East responding to IHSA's condemnation of racist gestures?
  • How does this $670,000 Georgetown Road sale compare to your home?
  • See which Frankfort homes just topped Will County's price charts.

Also on today's calendar: A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: High thin cloudiness, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Obituary: James Allen Coffey —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Ornella Moretti Palumbo (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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    girls horse bedding,Solid oak counter stools and wooden chair for desk,beanie babies ,stitched jerseys for boys and Air Jordan like brand new gym… (Nextdoor Charrington Estates)
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    )Tons of teaching materials and supplies.Bed frame,Collectibles,picture frames and mugs. (Nextdoor Charrington Estates)
  • Homewood-Flossmoor school officials claim five students from Lincoln-Way East High School in Frankfort engaged in "disrespectful and racist... (X: Joliet_HN)
  • A 2-year-old boy died Tuesday in Frankfort, according to the Will County coroner's office, in what Frankfort police called an apparent domestic... (X: chicagotribune)
  • Summit Hill School District 161 posted a job opening for Anticipated Paraprofessional in Frankfort. Apply here.
  • Vasa Fitness posted a job opening for Yoga Instructor - Studio Flow in Matteson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frankfort here.

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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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