Good morning Matteson! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
Thursday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cook County Announces $8M Relief Fund To Help Clear Mountains of Debris Left From Summer Storms (newsbreak.com) — Matteson is set to serve as one of three regional hubs where storm debris from across the south suburbs will be consolidated for removal, backed by an $8 million Cook County relief fund. Local leaders say the money will help communities like Matteson, Glenwood, and Homewood clear massive piles of tree damage without slashing basic services, after federal emergency aid failed to materialize.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Lend me your ears!!! Alert!!! This Saturday the Chicago Urban League is holding its Youth Leadership Conference along with the great opportunity to participate in a STEM… (Nextdoor Butterfield Place)
The owner of this dog was still looking for him today and said Clyde is friendly. We have the owners number so if you see this beautiful dog let us know and we can contact him. (Nextdoor IC Estates)
Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Country Club Hills. Apply here.
The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Child Care Preschool Lead Teacher in Frankfort. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Matteson here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
Pettersson, Parkner Lead Vikings to Third-Place Finish in Galena (northpark.edu)
Tinley Park
Tinley Park's Randy Ludke realizes 'I didn't want to quit,' takes control at QB after two years of injuries (chicagotribune.com)
Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at sharply increased cost (chicagotribune.com)
Major Retail Chain Closes Illinois Store Amid Bankruptcy (patch.com)
Oak Forest
Registration Open Now For Gaelic Park's Carraig Challenge 5K Run, 1.5-Mile Walk (patch.com)
'Always Smiling' Oak Forest Boy Vying For $25K Baby Of The Year Title, Spot In National Ad Campaign (patch.com)
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