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🌱 Patch AM: Man Wins $1M On Lottery Ticket Gifted To Him On Birthday, Purchased At New Lenox Gas Station

And on the New Lenox Patch calendar - Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner

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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:

  • Birthday gift ticket from New Lenox station nets $1 million win
  • New Lenox bars hit by fast smash-and-grabs despite recent arrests
  • When and where you can still shop New Lenox's farmers market

Also on today's calendar: Junk in the Trunk Flea Market in Gardner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Man Wins $1M On Lottery Ticket Gifted To Him On Birthday, Purchased At New Lenox Gas Station (patch.com) — A Braidwood man's birthday gift scratch-off turned into a $1 million Lotto jackpot from a ticket bought at the Gas N Wash on Laraway Road in New Lenox. While he and his family plan trips and celebrations with the winnings, the New Lenox gas station also earns a $10,000 bonus for selling the lucky ticket.
   

2. Arrests Made In 3 New Lenox Smash-And-Grabs As Mayor Blasts Governor & State For Approach To Crime (patch.com) — New Lenox officials say they've made arrests in three local smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses with video gaming, but warn crews are still hitting bars and cafes around town. Mayor Tim Baldermann and Police Chief Micah Nuesse describe how fast the burglars strike, the burden on local business owners to upgrade security, and their frustration with what they see as a soft-on-crime approach at the state level.
   

3. Will County farmers market season extends into early fall (shawlocal.com) — New Lenox residents can still catch the town's farmers market every Thursday from 4–8 p.m. through Sept. 24 at 1 Veterans Parkway, with more local farmers and vendors than last year. The roundup also highlights nearby markets in Joliet, Plainfield, and Lockport if you're looking to explore more fresh, regional options this month.
   

4. All Treat, No Trick! New Lenox Extends Trick-Or-Treat Hours For 2026 (patch.com) — New Lenox families can plan ahead for a longer Halloween in 2026, with village trick-or-treat hours set for 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Officials also shared safety reminders about supervision, staying in groups, using sidewalks and lights, and checking candy so local kids can enjoy a fun, safe night.
   

5. New Lenox Police Department Hiring Entry Level Officers (patch.com) — If you've considered a law enforcement career close to home, the New Lenox Police Department is hiring 1–3 entry-level officers and building an eligibility list, with applications due Sept. 16. The posting outlines pay, age and education requirements, and details on mandatory testing at Lincoln-Way Central High School.
   

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