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🌱 Harvey-born Kevin Sehlke remembered by family and friends across Illinois

Harvey, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Harvey-born Kevin Sehlke remembered by family and friends across Illinois
  • Harvey-born comedian Tom Dreesen remembered for a 50-year stand-up career

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Some sun with a few showers, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kevin Sehlke-Benton, Illinois (franklincounty-news.com) — A man born in Harvey Kevin Charles Sehlke Sr., has died at age 37, with visitation and a fellowship gathering planned this Saturday in Benton. The obituary highlights his Illinois family ties, love of the outdoors, and work at Continental Tire, and invites memorial contributions to a substance use treatment organization.
   

• Comedian And Actor, Tom Dreesen Dies At 86 (canyon-news.com) — Harvey residents may recall that comedian Tom Dreesen, who just passed away at 86, was born in Harvey before rising to national fame. The longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra and frequent Tonight Show and Letterman guest died peacefully at his Sherman Oaks home, leaving behind a 50-year legacy in stand-up and television that began in Chicago’s south suburbs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Atkore, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Coordinator (Manufacturing) in Harvey. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in South Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harvey here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dolton

  • Judge rules in favor of former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard in rent dispute with landlord (abc7chicago.com)
  • Former College Basketball Player Killed in Shooting: Family Demands Action in Death of Khapri Alston (fanbuzz.com)
  • Chicago Catholic's longtime photo editor wins CMA's St. Francis de Sales Award (catholicreview.org)

Homewood

  • June 21: Reimagine parking lot purpose, viaduct update, Community Band concert, garden art auction, Homewood block party, family campout (hfchronicle.com)
  • Leaky roof at racquet club to be repaired (hfchronicle.com)

Evergreen Park

  • Dunkin Donuts At 98th Street And Western Robbed At Gunpoint (patch.com)
  • World Series Runner-Up Evergreen Park 14U Girls Softball Team Named Grand Marshal Of Independence Day Parade (patch.com)

Ok Harvey! 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harvey

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Harvey

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.