🌱 See how East Leyden stacks up in new U.S. News rankings

What's up Franklin Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how East Leyden stacks up in new U.S. News rankings

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com) — Franklin Park’s East Leyden High School earned a spot in U.S. News’ latest rankings, placing 131st in the Chicago area, 152nd in Illinois, and 3,869th nationally. The list highlights how East Leyden compares with other north and northwest suburban schools, including top performers like Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, and Hersey.
   

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📸 Around Franklin Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Franklin Park

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Thursday August 27

• Roy School Fall Picture Day
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
• Choir Registration Night
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  5:15 pm
• Curriculum Night
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  6:00 pm

Monday August 31

• Girls Softball Giles @ LMS
  Lincoln Middle School Schiller Park, IL 60176
  4:00 pm
• Boys Softball LMS @ Giles
  Lincoln Middle School Giles School, 4631 N Overhill Ave, Norridge, IL 60706, USA
  4:00 pm
• Girls Softball - Pennoyer @ River Grove
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  4:15 pm

Tuesday September 1

• Boys Softball Rosemont @ LMS
  Lincoln Middle School Schiller Park, IL 60176
  4:00 pm
• Girls Softball LMS @ Rosemont
  Lincoln Middle School Rosemont Elementary School, 6101 Ruby St, Rosemont, IL 60018
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26

• Branch Pickup! →
  Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
  7:00 am
• Late Arrival
  Conrad Fischer Elem School Elmhurst, IL 60126
  8:00 am
• Late Arrival Day
  Early Childhood Elmhurst, IL 60126
  8:45 am
• Student Late Arrival
  Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
  9:45 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Plant Controller - Manufacturing (Franklin Park, IL) in Franklin Park. Apply here.
• Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Greeter / Counter Desk Attendant in River Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin Park here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Rosemont

• Rosemont Police Says Child's Kidnapping Claim Was False: Report (patch.com)
• Two Teams Tie for Top Honors in Bright Electronics Manufacturing Challenge 2026 Round 1 (smttoday.com)
• Brother of Rosemont mayor, the chairman of Triton College, arrested on felony drug charge (dailyherald.com)

River Forest

• A firefighting first for River Forest (oakpark.com)

La Grange

• Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way (patch.com)
• Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring (patch.com)
• Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released (patch.com)

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Ok Franklin Park! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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