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And check out New Lenox 7th Annual 2026 WARRIORS WALK for Veterans Suicide Prevention on the Frankfort Patch calendar

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Hey there, Frankfort! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Six Lincoln-Way East students withdraw after racist taunts spark community outrage
  • How a Frankfort family farm is changing lives for neighbors
  • How much more could Frankfort water customers pay each month?

Also on today's calendar: New Lenox 7th Annual 2026 WARRIORS WALK for Veterans Suicide Prevention and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Monday: Breezy with showers around, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Parents Pull 6 Lincoln-Way East HS Students Linked To Racist Taunts, Avoid Expulsion (patch.com) — Frankfort families are grappling with the fallout after six Lincoln-Way East students involved in racist taunts at a Homewood-Flossmoor football game withdrew from the school, avoiding expulsion. District leaders in Frankfort describe an intensive investigation, ongoing IHSA reviews of a second reported incident, and new outreach for equity and restorative justice training to support students, especially Black students who voiced hurt and anger.
   

• Frankfort, Illinois couple turned five acres into a farm with a life-changing purpose (cbsnews.com) — A Frankfort couple has transformed five acres into Navarro Farm, a working agricultural space where people with developmental and physical disabilities can work with plants and animals, build skills, and socialize. Their son Carter, who has Down syndrome, inspired the mission, and now community members visit the Frankfort property to buy sauces, enjoy events like "Farmers Got Talent," and experience its welcoming atmosphere.
   

• Illinois American Water customers speak out on $129 million rate hike at Bolingbrook hearing (shawlocal.com) — Illinois American Water customers from across the region, including Frankfort, could see higher monthly bills if a proposed $129 million rate hike is approved. At a packed Bolingbrook hearing, residents and consumer advocates blasted repeated increases and urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject the plan, warning it would significantly strain household budgets already facing rising costs.
   

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  • The Chicago Blues Angels - live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Mary Lou Prosise —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • More Trouble At St. Joe's Hospital As Patient Attacks Female Employee, Second Worker Intervenes: JPD (patch.com)
  • Lincoln-Way East students withdraw amid racist harassment case (audacy.com)
  • Experience Life as a Celtic During a Providence Catholic Shadow Day (shawlocal.com)

Homer Glen

  • 'My pockets are empty': Homer Glen, Bolingbrook residents speak out against Illinois American Water rate hike (chicagotribune.com)

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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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