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šŸŒ± Grant Park community remembers Eileen Mae Shepardā€™s life and roots

Grant Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Grant Park! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Grant Park community remembers Eileen Mae Shepardā€™s life and roots

Also on today's calendar: Alpine Music Festival and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: More humid; a morning shower, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with partial sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 71. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 70 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Eileen Mae (Selk) Shepard, Swansea (granitecitydailynews.com) ā€” A woman who grew up in Grant Park Eileen Mae (Selk) Shepard, has passed away at 66, leaving many local connections. Raised here after being born in Kankakee, she later built a life in Missouri, remembered for her hospitality work, sharp humor, and deep care for family, foster children, and friends.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ryerson Holding posted a job opening for Saw Operator - 3rd Shift in University Park. Apply here.
  • Diversified Maintenance posted a job opening for Janitor in Kankakee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grant Park here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Momence

  • Kankakee River Fishing Derby names Grand Champion, Big Board winners (shawlocal.com)
  • Scarlett Blanco, 19: Disappeared In 2021 While Traveling In Illinois (ourblackgirls.com)

Manteno

  • Manteno sets Gotion timeline for fire brigade (shawlocal.com)
  • ā€˜Nothing to be proud of': Manteno teen addresses board, administration (shawlocal.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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