🌱 Patch AM: Jim Reilly for Sheriff and 13 more events

Hello Manhattan! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Naughty Bingo @ Rosati's at Rosati's Pizza
• Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More at New Lenox, IL
• Baseball Picture Day at Manhattan SD 114

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Very warm; a morning shower, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Wednesday: Lots of sun; hot and humid, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 31
• Naughty Bingo @ Rosati's →
  Rosati's Pizza, 108 W Illinois Hwy, New Lenox
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More →
  New Lenox, IL,
  8:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Baseball Picture Day
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
  2:30 pm
• Boys Volleyball vs. Hickory Creek (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
  4:15 pm
• Softball vs. Homer (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
  4:15 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Softball vs. Summit Hill (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
  4:00 pm
• Baseball vs. Homer (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL
  4:00 pm
• Cross Country vs. DPVC Preseason Conference
  Manhattan SD 114 Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 604
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Baseball vs. Summit Hill (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
  Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
  801 N Chicago St, Elwood
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
  Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Michaels Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal 1st shift Material Handler in New Lenox. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

• Local Event: New Lenox 7th Annual 2026 WARRIORS WALK for Veterans Suicide Prevention (patch.com)
• IHSA football scores: Week 2 in Peoria and central Illinois (mcdonoughvoice.com)

Joliet

• 15 Photos From Joliet's Black Joy Parade, Celebrating Black Excellence In Our Diverse Community (patch.com)
• Judge's Bar Leaving Downtown Joliet Location For New Building, City Council To Vote On Proposal (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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