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Coming up on the calendar:

• In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K
• A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event
• Free Shredding Event and Food Drive!

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

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

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
  801 N Chicago St, Elwood
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event →
  2011 Calistoga Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
• Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
  836 W Laraway Rd, New Lenox
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Summer Storytime →
  Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
  10:15 am
• Stay and Play →
  Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
  10:45 am
• Painting with Tracie: Peanut Butter Jelly Time →
  Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Cross Country vs. Manhattan Invite
  Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan
  9:00 am
Monday September 14
• Boys Volleyball vs. Hickory Creek (Away)
  Hickory Creek Middle School, 22150 S Owens Rd, Southwest Suburbs
  4:15 pm
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
Saturday September 19
• Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
  1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! →
  550 W North St, Manhattan
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• TJX posted a job opening for Backroom processing associate 7am-1245 in New Lenox. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• South Suburban Meeting Agenda - September 16, 2026 (illinois.gov)
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• Local Event: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More (patch.com)

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• Data centers power our digital lives. What do they cost Illinois communities? (shawlocal.com)

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-- 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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