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Coming up on the calendar:
MEN WHO COOK for the Will County Children's Advocacy Center at Joliet Junior College Event Center
Mission: Run 5K Run & Walk at St. Joseph School
Teen Volunteering at Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District
... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hey all! Does anyone have a recommendation for a vet close by that's good with reactive dogs? I've heard of vets sedating dogs during the appointment then… (Nextdoor Brookstone Springs)
TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Backroom processor 7am-1245pm in New Lenox. Apply here.
Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
No Armed Robbery At Burger King In New Lenox Sunday: Police (patch.com)
Suspects In Verizon Store Armed Robbery In Custody: New Lenox PD (patch.com)
Frankfort
American 250 relay to roll through Frankfort, Matteson, Chicago Heights and Lansing (chicagotribune.com)
Mokena
Skin-and-Bones Senior Cat Abandoned in a Carrier Chats Up Every Person She Meets Like She Is Making Up for Lost Time (newsbreak.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!