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🌱 How a Matteson officer ended up in a national ALPR abuse list

Matteson, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Matteson officer ended up in a national ALPR abuse list

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• When Police Surveillance Becomes Personal: Officers Use License Plate Readers to Stalk Partners and Exes (knowyourrightscamp.org) — Matteson is specifically named in a new national review of police misuse of automated license plate readers, highlighting a 2024 case where a local officer allegedly ran hundreds of improper searches. The report details similar incidents across the country and raises concerns about how easily officers can access detailed location data on private individuals without a warrant or strong oversight.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday August 6
  • Estate Planning for Business Owners and Seniors →
    Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Right Choice Home Care 19350 S Harlem Ave, Ste 101 Frankfort, IL United States
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • Jeepin for PAWS DART →
    South Oak Jeep Dodge Ram Chrysler, 4550 Lincoln Hwy, Matteson
    9:00 am
    • Sunday August 9
  • 2026 Concerts on the Green - Rosie and the Rivets →
    Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Breidert Green Kansas and White streets, Historic Downtown Frankfort
    6:30 pm
    • Monday August 10
  • 2026 Ribbon Cutting for Los 2 Amigos Bakery
    Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Los 2 Amigos Bakery 7948 W Lincoln Highway Frankfort, IL 60423
    1:00 pm
  • Special Board of Education Meeting
    Woodgate Elementary School STEM-Administative Center - 20700 Matteson Ave., Matteson, IL.
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 11
  • Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing
    Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Silver Lakes Country Club 14700 S. 82nd Ave Orland Park, IL 60462
  • Board of Education Regular Meeting 7:00 PM - District Office
    Frankfort CCSD 157C Frankfort, IL 60423
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 12
  • Institute Day
    Rich Twp HSD 227 Matteson, IL 60443
    7:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is there a such thing as reporting dangerous speeding in my subdivision?
    Speeding on 216th is terrible and I’m sick of watching car after car, residents and non, speeding down our street. Almost every single car coming and… (Nextdoor Lincoln Terrace)
  • Free stuff in Timberridge.
    86 candlegate. I'll be putting miscellaneous stuff out as well. Sofa is good just needs a cleaning. I'll be putting out some kitchen stuff also. (Nextdoor Timber Ridge)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Matteson. Apply here.
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Matteson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matteson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flossmoor

  • Tinley Park PD's National Night Out Set For August 4 (patch.com)
  • The 31st Annual International Training Conference A weekend of spiritual, physical uplift and preparation (finalcall.com)
  • Illinois State Police Trooper Charged with Criminal Sexual Assault in Alleged 2025 Date Rape in Tinley Park (arlingtoncardinal.com)

Tinley Park

  • Fire breaks out at apartment building in Homewood, Illinois (cbsnews.com)

Homewood

  • Structure Fire Contained At Homewood Condominums, Minor Injuries Reported (patch.com)

Ok Matteson! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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