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Thursday May 28th Patch AM

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  • New Pig in the Parking Lot brings 5K and rib showdown

Also on today's calendar: Pig in the Parking Lot/ Pig Out & Pace Yourself 5K.

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rib Cook-off Spots Left: Arrowhead Smoke Works, Village Set For Sizzling Debut Of 'Pig In the Parking Lot' (patch.com) — Manhattan residents can gear up for the debut Pig in the Parking Lot event on Saturday, May 30, featuring a 5K, rib cook-off, hog roast, and live music downtown. Hosted by the Village of Manhattan and Arrowhead Smoke Works, the day-long celebration offers family activities, food and beer tents, and a chance for local pitmasters to compete for trophies and bragging rights.    

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  • Dan Jeslis Playing in the Bar. NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME!!20+
    Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
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    • Saturday May 30
  • Bisa Lina Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Charity Event
    Bisa Lina, 2121 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet
    11:00 am
  • Time Bandits Playing Classic Rock in The Bar. NO COVER-PUBLIC WELCO
    Harry E. Anderson VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
    7:30 pm
  • Team Demolition Derby: Tournament of Destruction →
    Route 66 Raceway, W Schweitzer Rd, Elwood
    11:59 pm
    • Sunday May 31
  • 2026 Community Showcase
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    9:00 am
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    Route 66 Raceway, W Schweitzer Rd, Elwood
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday June 2
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    New Lenox, IL Calendar, 101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox
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  • Man, 38, Spat In Gas Station Employees Face After Told To Leave: New Lenox PD (patch.com)
  • Narcan Distribution Box Added At New Lenox Village Hall, 10 More Placed Around Will County (patch.com)

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