Good morning New Lenox! 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. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
See trains and meet reenactors at New Lenox club's Sept. 19 open house
Why did Providence Catholic fire its winning New Lenox football coach?
Also on today's calendar: Multi Family Garage Sale 9/17-9/19 and 13 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
Saturday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Local Event: Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club September 19th 2026 Open House (patch.com) — Families in New Lenox can visit the Chicagoland Lionel Railroad Club's Sept. 19 open house at 1311 South Schoolhouse Road to see model trains and celebrate key milestones in U.S. history. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes historical reenactors, special decorations, discounted train merchandise, and affordable family admission with free popcorn and parking.
• Ex-Notre Dame walk-on's abrupt Providence Catholic firing leaves mystery behind (slapthesign.com) — Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox abruptly dismissed head football coach Tyler Plantz despite a 4-0 start and last season's Class 5A title-game appearance. School officials offered only a brief statement, while Plantz says he was told of concerns about lower-level scheduling and recruiting, leaving many questions about why the successful local program is changing direction.
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Ok New Lenox! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!