🌱 Why no arrests yet in last week’s Lockport Township fatal shooting?

Good day Lockport! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why no arrests yet in last week's Lockport Township fatal shooting?
• How do Lockport teachers' attendance rates stack up against the state?

Also on today's calendar: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• No Arrests Announced 1 Week After Beloved Fairmont Mom Slain In Lockport Township (patch.com) — A week after a 31-year-old Fairmont mother was fatally shot on Dellwood Avenue in Lockport Township, Will County Sheriff's officials say they still have no updates or arrests to report. Fairmont School in Lockport is mourning her loss and collecting donations to support her children, with details available on the school's Facebook page for anyone wishing to help.
   

• Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 had 77.2% of teacher attendance rate during 2024-25 (grundyreporter.com) — Teacher attendance in nearby Minooka District 201 reached 77.2% in 2024-25, while several Lockport-area districts, including Will County 92, Fairmont 89, Taft 90, and Lockport 91, posted a wide range of rates in new state data. The report also shows overall Illinois teacher attendance and vacancies, giving Lockport parents context for how their schools compare statewide.
   

📸 Around Lockport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lockport

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More →
  Crafted 1979 Bottle Shop & Tap Room, 19200 LaGrange Rd, Mokena
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event →
  2011 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Craft Fair →
  Homer Township Public Library, 14320 W 151st St, Homer Glen
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Baseball Game @ Richland
  Richland Elementary School, 1919 Caton Farm Rd, Crest Hill
  7:00 pm
• September Round Virtual →
  Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council, 921 S State St, Lockport
  7:00 pm
• Think & Drink: The Irish in America →
  Gaylord Building, 200 W. 8th Street, Lockport
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• The Huey Is Coming Home! →
  New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
  6:30 am
• Boots, Bling & BBQ →
  16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
  1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Mystery, Mentalism & Magic @ Plot Twist Books →
  Plot Twist Books, 980 E 9th St, Lockport
  3:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Bling Bling Sale & Fundraiser →
  White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Bling Bling Sale/Fundraiser →
  White Oak Library District: Romeoville Branch, 201 Normantown Rd, Romeoville
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Garage Sale
  GARAGE SALE - 2067 TUSCANY COURT, ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446      WHEN:  FRI. SEPT. 11TH           TIME:    10A.M. - 6P.M.                   SAT. SEPT.... (More info)
• multi family garage sales
  1010 western Ave. Joliet September 10th,11th, 12th.   1012 Western Ave. Joliet. September 11th, 12th. Many wonderful items. Household items,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lockport. Apply here.
• Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Management Intern SW Chicago- Summer 2027 in Homer Glen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lockport here.

🗞 Nearby News

Homer Glen

• Will County judge orders $16,500 in attorney fees for dismissed defamation lawsuit (chicagotribune.com)
• More cops are accused of misusing Flock cameras. This is becoming too much like Big Brother (gmtoday.com)

Crest Hill

• Your Illinois News Radar » Pritzker on White Sox stadium, Logan prison closure and DCFS audit (capitolfax.com)

Romeoville

• Ramblers Cross Country Fly Over the Competition (loyolaphoenix.com)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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