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🌱 Patch AM: Know Before You Go: Blue Öyster Cult Comes To New Lenox, Tickets Still Available

Be sure to catch Garage Sale on the New Lenox Patch calendar

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Hey there, New Lenox! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Plan your night for Blue Öyster Cult in New Lenox

Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Some sun, a t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Know Before You Go: Blue Öyster Cult Comes To New Lenox, Tickets Still Available (patch.com) — New Lenox residents can catch Blue Öyster Cult headlining the Summer Concert Series this Saturday at the Performing Arts Pavilion, with tickets still available. The article details show times, parking and shuttle options, accessibility, food vendors from local restaurants, and what items are allowed or prohibited so concertgoers can plan their night out. Roger Daltrey's upcoming September performance is also highlighted as the series finale.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Carol M. Bates —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Cheri Lee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Joan Nurczyk —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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    I know you're looking for the owner of these cats. Her name is above. (Nextdoor Tyler/Bentley)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandising ASM in New Lenox. Apply here.
  • Will County Regional Office of Education posted a job opening for Track and Field Assistant Coach - High School in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Lenox here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mokena

  • 2026 Customer Satisfaction Leaders: Philbin Construction & Remodeling Co. (qualifiedremodeler.com)
  • 'Flock cameras' can stay on Will County highways in Naperville (nctv17.org)
  • Reader Rides: Custom C10s, OBS Chevys, Mini-Trucks and More (streettrucksmag.com)

Homer Glen

  • Siegel's Cottonwood Farm Pumpkin Fest Opens Sept. 19 (patch.com)
  • 16th Annual Sweets & Savory Crawl Returns To Downtown Lockport (patch.com)

Frankfort

  • Avocado Theory Owner Building New Location in Frankfort for This Fall (whatnow.com)
  • Meet alpacas at Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm Day Sept. 5 (manisteenews.com)

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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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