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In today's newsletter:
- Why are nearly 200 girls trying out for Lyons Township flag football?
- How will Lyons Township's new advisor change student leadership this year?
- Why are drug referrals suddenly surging at Lyons Township High School?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
- Thursday: Rain, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Girls flag football soars into third season (lionnewspaper.com) — Lyons Township's girls flag football program is entering its third season with growing success, from regional titles to a massively popular summer youth camp. Coaches and players describe how nearly 200 girls now try out, many from Lyons-area families, as the still-new sport offers a fresh, welcoming way for local students to compete and build community. 
• New Student Council advisor provides fresh leadership (lionnewspaper.com) — Lyons Township High School's new Student Activities Director and Student Council advisor, Peter Foradas, is reshaping student leadership by prioritizing student voice and more energetic events. Working with staff and students, he's helping replace the traditional pep rally with a new Fall Fest and pushing to boost involvement, giving Lyons-area students more say in school life.
• Drug referral spike attributed to new systems (lionnewspaper.com) — Lyons Township High School has more than doubled its drug-related referrals after installing vape detectors, expanding cameras, and adding more student assistants in restrooms. Administrators say the increase reflects better detection and a shift toward restorative interventions instead of suspensions, aiming to connect Lyons-area students with support, education, and healthier choices rather than simply removing them from school.
📸 Around Lyons
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lyons
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Tuesday September 29
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Other local events
- Cross Country @ Cermak Woods
Wm F Gurrie Middle School La Grange, IL 60525
4:30 pm - Girls Basketball @ Highlands
Wm F Gurrie Middle School La Grange, IL 60525
4:30 pm - Orchestra Festival Concert
RBHS Auditorium
6:30 pm - Coffee & Commerce
Blueberry Hill, 49 S. La Grange Rd, Lyons
8:30 am - Coffee + Conversations
Blueberry Hill, 49 S. La Grange Rd, Lyons
8:30 am - Coffee & Conversation w/ Dr. Covino
Cossitt Ave Elem School La Grange, IL 60525
8:30 am - Cross Country @ LT South Campus
Wm F Gurrie Middle School La Grange, IL 60525
4:30 pm
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Benefit Services Registration Assistance with Beyond Hunger →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
10:00 am - Toddler Time @ 10 →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut Street, Western Springs
10:00 am - Shake, Rattle & Read at Lindberg Park
Oak Park Public Library, 1150 N. Marion, Oak Park
10:00 am - Baby Lapsit
Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
11:00 am
Tuesday September 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Old Dominion Freight Line posted a job opening for Dock Worker/Forklift Operator in Berwyn. Apply here.
- Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in BERWYN IL S25628 in Berwyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lyons here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverside
- Riverside and Brookfield property transfers for August 2026 (rblandmark.com)
Berwyn
- Beyond the Basics: Unpacking the Appeal of 'This Man Is A Pervert Cleveland Browns Shirt' (blogspot.com)
- UHC welcomes Tooba Ayub, MD to Bridgeport Endocrinology (wvnews.com)
La Grange
- Homecoming celebrates centennial (lionnewspaper.com)
Ok Lyons! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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