🌱 Which teams will battle through the Lockport sectional this postseason?

Good morning Lockport! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which teams will battle through the Lockport sectional this postseason?

Also on today's calendar: Blood Drive and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
• Saturday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• DuPage County, Fox Valley baseball notes: Willowbrook streaking heading into postseason; Geneva readies for first year in 3A (dailyherald.com) — Lockport plays a key role as a sectional host in this year’s Class 4A baseball postseason, with the top-seeded Porters headlining several strong regional matchups. The story spotlights Willowbrook’s huge winning streak, Naperville North’s tough draw, and Geneva’s first season in 3A, outlining who local teams will face as playoffs begin next week and culminate in May 30 regional finals.
   

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📸 Around Lockport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lockport

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 23

• Blood Drive →
  Saint Joseph Catholic Church - Lockport, 410 S Jefferson St, Lockport
  9:00 am
• Celebrate National Italian Beef Day @ Buona Orland Park with $7.99 Beef & Fries All Day May 23 →
  Buona, 9525 W 131st St, Orland Park
  10:30 am

Saturday May 30

• Taste of Bolingbrook →
  The Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook
  11:00 am
• MIX of '26: Beyond Beer & Bourbon Fest →
  Hollywood Casino Joliet, 1401 Gateway Blvd, Joliet
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day →
  Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council, 921 S State St, Lockport

Tuesday May 26

• Business After Hours at Stella's On State →
  Stella's On State Street Inc, 823 S State St, Lockport
  5:00 pm

Thursday May 28

• Kelvin Grove Field Day
  Kelvin Grove Middle School, 808 Adams St, Lockport

Friday May 29

• Beach Bum Band brings the Beach Party to Lockport →
  Dellwood Park, Woods Dr, Lockport
  6:30 pm
• Lockport Moose →
  Lockport Moose Lodge #1557, Women of the Moose #575, 118 E 10th St, Lockport
  7:00 pm

Monday June 1

• Cruisin into Lockport →
  Central Square, S Hamilton St, Lockport
  4:00 pm

Saturday June 6

• Lightways Hospice Family Fun Run 5k/Walk →
  St Joseph's Catholic School, 275 W North St, Manhattan
  8:00 am
• Boots & Blooms Barn Dance featuring Billy Gray Music w/ Estelle Peabody →
  The Legacy Ranch, 2705 S Farrell Rd, Lockport
  6:00 pm

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📣 Lockport Shout Outs!

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Seianna Lozano Wins Advanced Division State Title at USTA Northern Illinois Competition
  Joliet West’s Seianna Lozano Wins Advanced Division State Championship at USTA Northern Illinois Gym, Dynasty athlete, earns top honor, and... (More info)

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A call away for a better day.
  Or text. If you need anything we got you plugged (Nextdoor Taft)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Lockport. Apply here.
• The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Lockport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockport here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Romeoville

• This Illinois Teen Just Graduated With Four Degrees (q985online.com)

New Lenox

• Farmers markets season opens in Will County (shawlocal.com)
• Marley Fox Throws Four Inning Perfect Game, Edwardsville Eliminates Granite 16-0 (riverbender.com)

Joliet

• Joliet AFSCME Local 440 Finally Gets New Contract, City Employees Can Live 50 Miles Away From Joliet (patch.com)

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Ok Lockport! 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: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)
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