Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
Thursday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'For Me It's All About The Kids': Providence Football Coach 'Confounded' By Firing Amid Undefeated Start (patch.com) — New Lenox residents are seeing a major shakeup in Providence Catholic's storied football program, as head coach and alumnus Tyler Plantz says he was asked to resign despite a 4-0 start and strong recent playoff runs. School leaders have installed offensive coordinator Adam Nissen as interim head coach for the rest of 2026, emphasizing stability for student-athletes while Plantz publicly questions the decision and highlights his deep ties to the school and community.
• 'You're Dead,' Man Threatened Police, Patrons With Golf Club Outside Gaming Café: New Lenox PD (patch.com) — Police in New Lenox arrested a 48-year-old Arizona man after he allegedly threatened patrons with a golf club outside the Zin Club gaming café on East Joliet Highway. Officers say he repeatedly tried to re-enter the business, made physical contact with an officer, shouted death threats, and resisted efforts to handcuff him before being charged with obstructing and resisting a peace officer.
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Obituary: Matthew David Crosser —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Addicted To Love: A Robert Palmer Dance Party- live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
Obituary: Victor Lamont Jones —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Obituary: Jorie Thompson (nee Dieter) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
7th Annual Warriors Walk For Veterans Suicide Prevention Set For Sept. 19 —Larry Paveza Read on Patch
There is road construction on I-355 S reported at... There is road construction on I-355 S reported at 7:14 PM. "I-355 Southbound - ROADWORK - at Gougar Rd - MP 4.1 - 2 left lanes blocked of 3" (Nextdoor )
There is road construction on I-55 N reported at... There is road construction on I-55 N reported at 12:11 PM. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News
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