🌱 Patch AM: 'Simply No Words': Manhattan Community Mourns Boy, 16, Killed In Fall At Abandoned Building

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In today's newsletter:

• Manhattan rallies to mourn 16-year-old and support grieving family
• How Flock camera controversy could affect Manhattan's license plate readers

Also on today's calendar: Jim Reilly for Sheriff and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 69.
• Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Simply No Words': Manhattan Community Mourns Boy, 16, Killed In Fall At Abandoned Building (patch.com) — Manhattan residents are grieving the death of 16-year-old Tony Reed Jr., a Lincoln-Way West student and Manhattan District 114 graduate who died after a fall at an abandoned Joliet building. Local officials, schools, and nonprofits in Manhattan are offering counseling, public condolences, and a peaceful gathering at HHH Ranch as the town copes with yet another youth tragedy in less than a year.
   

• Homer Glen suspends use of Flock cameras amid misuse allegations (chicagotribune.com) — Manhattan is among the Will County towns authorized to place Flock license plate reader cameras on county rights of way, even as neighboring Homer Glen pauses its own system over alleged misuse by law enforcement. The county and several suburbs are weighing privacy concerns, safeguards, and accountability while still touting the technology's role in solving crimes and locating missing people.
   

📸 Around Manhattan

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan

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Wednesday September 2
• Baseball vs. Homer (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL
  4:00 pm
• Softball vs. Summit Hill (Home)
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 60
  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
• Boys Volleyball vs. Summit Hill (Away)
  Manhattan SD 114 Summit Hill Jr High School, 7260 W N Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423
  4:30 pm
Saturday September 5
• Baseball vs. Coal City (Home) Doubleheader
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan, IL
  9:00 am
• Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
  Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
  4:00 pm
Monday September 7
• NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
  Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan, IL 60442
  8:00 am
Friday September 11
• In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
  801 N Chicago St, Elwood
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Will County Recyclepalooza: Drop Off Unwanted Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste, and More →
  New Lenox, IL
  8:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
  Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• The Huey Is Coming Home! →
  New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
  6:30 am

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Local Event: New Lenox 7th Annual 2026 WARRIORS WALK for Veterans Suicide Prevention (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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