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🌱 Patch AM: How will new Flock cameras change policing in Manhattan?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will new Flock cameras change policing in Manhattan?
Also on today's calendar: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Will County Board approves Flock cameras (abc7chicago.com) — Manhattan is one of several Will County communities getting new Flock license plate-reading cameras under rules the county board just approved. The move follows regional concerns about past misuse of this technology elsewhere, so local departments will be operating under stricter policies and oversight as the cameras are rolled out. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan
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★ Featured events ★
- Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Midtown Bar & Grill - Manhattan, IL - Micro Too →
Midtown Bar & Grill, 100 S State St, Manhattan
8:00 pm - Boys Volleyball Tryouts
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
2:30 pm - Softball vs. DPVC Conference (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA - Baseball vs. DPVC Conference
Manhattan SD 114 Joliet Inwood, 3000 W Jefferson St., Joliet, IL - Boys Volleyball Tryouts
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
2:30 pm - Boys Volleyball Athlete/Parent Expectation Night
Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
6:30 pm - Cross Country vs. Summit Hill, Troy, Hickory Creek, Elwood
Manhattan SD 114 Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 604
4:15 pm - Sontag Speed Supplies Car Show →
Sontag Speed Supplies, 1931 Donmaur Dr, Crest Hill
10:00 am - Baseball vs. Martino (Away)
Manhattan SD 114 731 E Joliet Highway New Lenox, IL 60451
4:15 pm - Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
4:00 pm - In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
801 N Chicago St, Elwood
6:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Saturday September 5
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate 7am-3 and 10am-5pm in New Lenox. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
New Lenox
- Chicago Mom Wins $400K On Illinois Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket (patch.com)
Frankfort
- Frankfort Man Among Three Sentenced to Federal Prison in Connection With Million-Dollar Procurement Fraud Schemes (fwrnews.com)
Joliet
- Served With Protection Order, Joliet Man Beats Woman Up After She Visits His Mom's Apartment: Prosecutors (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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