What's up Manhattan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! 4th Annual VetFest 2026 at American Legion Post 18, 15052 Archer Ave, Lockport, IL, 60441 Explore Nature: Join the Be a Trailblazer Experience at Forest Preserve District of Will County, Sugar Creek Administration Center ... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 72 and low of 48 degrees. Sunday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 50. Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees. 📸 Around Manhattan
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Saturday September 26 Tour Channahon's Premier 55+ Community This Saturday → Monday September 28 Senior Social Hour → Boys Volleyball vs. Martino (Home) Tuesday September 29 Teen Volunteering → Boys Soccer vs. Troy (Away) Painting with Tracie: Paint Pour → Wednesday September 30 DPVC XC Conference Meet → Blind Taste Test Challenge Drop-In → Halloween Wreath → 📣 Manhattan Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
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WESOS Frankfort Halloween Mingle and Networking Event (news-usa.today ) Attorneys for Frankfort woman charged with murder of 2-year-old son enter not guilty plea on her behalf (shawlocal.com ) Sheen Beatification Mass, Press Room Lawsuit & Amendment 6 Debates (HOUR 1) (audacy.com ) Joliet
More Violent Behavior At McDonald's Restaurant On West Jefferson Street As Joliet Police Make Arrest: Cops (patch.com ) Missing Joliet Man Found Safe After 7-Hour Search At Rock Run Rookery: Forest Preserve (patch.com ) Ok Manhattan! 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!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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