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Coming up: Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center on the Orland Park Patch calendar

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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.
   

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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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🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

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

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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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