🌱 Patch AM: See how Carl Sandburg ranks among Chicagoland’s top public high schools

Hello Orland Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Carl Sandburg ranks among Chicagoland's top public high schools

Also on today's calendar: Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 63.
• Thursday: Humid with a shower possible, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Suburban Public High Schools (chicagotribune.com) — Orland Park families will notice Carl Sandburg High School earns a spot on this new ranking of top suburban public high schools, based on 2024–25 state performance data. The list compares Sandburg with other standout schools across Chicagoland, offering a quick snapshot of how local students stack up academically.
   

📸 Around Orland Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Orland Park

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center →
  The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy,
  8:00 am
• Garage Sale →
  19621 116th Ave,
  8:00 am
• Soundgrowler Brewing Comedy Night →
  Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Pocket Pets →
  14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  6:30 pm
• Back to School Night
  Carl Sandburg High School Buildings
  6:45 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Mindful Eating →
  14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  6:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Video Game Club →
  14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  4:00 pm
• Centennial Park West Concert Series →
  15609 Park Station Blvd, Orland Park
  5:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Local Heritage and Folk Tunes - The Farmer is the Man →
  17701 108th Ave, Orland Park
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Love at First Page Book Club: The Everlasting by Alix Harrow →
  14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Gconnn 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
  Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
  10:00 am

📣 Orland Park Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• USA Dodgeball Championship September 4-6 at Wintrust Sports Complex at Bedford Park —Katie Arvia Read on Patch

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  Looking for recommendations for an appliance repair person for a Bosch dishwasher. Already called Jim appliance, which I've used for 23 years but he… (Nextdoor North Orland Park)

• Wireless Vision posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Representative in Tinley Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

• Cruel Hand's Ryan Goff is currently playing drums for Rob Zombie on current tour (lambgoat.com)

Palos Heights

• Damani Morris, Stagg snap 10-game losing streak (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Mokena

• 3 Mokena Trustee Spots Up For Election In April 2027; Nominating Petitions Available At Clerk's Office (patch.com)

Ok Orland Park! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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