Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
Monday: Comfortable with sunshine, temps: high: 74, low: 51.
Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Lenox fire station temporarily closing (shawlocal.com) — New Lenox residents should know that Fire Station 2 on North Cedar Road will be closed Monday through Wednesday for a power switchover after renovations, with crews temporarily operating from Station 1 on Maple Street. Officials say 911 service and emergency response throughout the district will continue uninterrupted, and they're asking for patience while the work is completed.
• Check out Will County's best bike trails (shawlocal.com) — Several of Will County's best bike routes either start in or pass through New Lenox, including the Old Plank Road Trail, Hickory Creek Bikeway, and Route 30 Bikeway. This guide explains where to hop on nearby paved and limestone paths, how long they are, and when they're open so you can plan rides close to home.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Obituary: Shirley Jeanette Evans Lang —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Silver Cross Hospital Honors Employees for a Combined 3,285 Years of Service —Silver Cross Hospital Read on Patch
Mocktober At Messenger Woods Program Set For Oct. 17 —Forest Preserve District of Will County Read on Patch
Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976" —Mike Brick Read on Patch
Obituary: Lorene Marie "Lori" Schmitt (Konte) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
Kathy Miller - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Customer Care Manager - State Farm Agent Team Member in New Lenox. Apply here.
Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Cook in Mokena. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lenox here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mokena
State Rep. Patrick Sheehan To Co-Host Free Shred Event And Food Drive In Mokena (wjol.com)
Beswick wins in USF2000 again for Pabst at Road America (racer.com)
Lockport
Lockport to auction off Route 66 centennial benches (shawlocal.com)
Street closures, parking changes for Plainfield homecoming parade (shawlocal.com)
Frankfort
WESOS Frankfort Halloween Mingle and Networking Event (news-usa.today)
What School Gate Safety Means for Facility Managers (facilitiesnet.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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