🌱 How a Palos Heights family is rallying around their deployed sailor
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Palos Heights family is rallying around their deployed sailor
Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 12 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.com) — A Palos Heights family is anxiously tracking the USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment as they wait for their sailor son to return home after more than 250 days at sea. While a new carrier begins relieving the Lincoln in the Middle East and senators question onboard conditions, neighbors in nearby Flossmoor are organizing a toiletry drive to support him and his shipmates. 
📸 Around Palos Heights
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm -
Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am -
Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm -
7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox →
Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago
5:30 pm -
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 -
Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights
6:30 pm -
Youth Golf →
Palos Park, Palos Park
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
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Shred Event →
Palos Heights, IL Calendar, Metra Station Parking Lot North End, Palos Heights
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Preschool Screenings
Indian Hill -
IJHS Open House
Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Preschool Home Visits
Indian Hill -
DIY Workshop
Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
4:00 pm -
EL Parent Night
Independence Jr High School Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Water & Sewer Committee Meeting →
Palos Heights, IL Calendar Palos Heights, IL 60463
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Public Safety Committee Meeting →
Palos Heights, IL Calendar Palos Heights, IL 60463
6:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m in the market for a new washing machine.
I prefer top load and not too fancy. Anyone recommend a brand, make or model? Also who did you use? I need delivery take away and set up. Thanks (Nextdoor Oak Hills)
- Northwestern Memorial Healthcare posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Palos Full Time Various Start Times in Palos Heights. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Palos Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Crestwood
- 2026 High School Football Schedule Released For EPCHS (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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