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🌱 How a deadly dog attack near Chippewa Elementary is sparking safety demands

Palos Heights, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Palos Heights? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deadly dog attack near Chippewa Elementary is sparking safety demands

Also on today's calendar: The Great Pumpkin Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 66 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with rain, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family demands answers after Poppy killed in dog attack near Chippewa Elementary School (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — A Palos Heights resident’s dog, Poppy, was killed in a violent attack by two loose dogs near Chippewa Elementary School, raising urgent questions about animal control and safety around children. The family is demanding clearer accountability, stronger action on dangerous dogs, and changes to prevent similar incidents in school-adjacent neighborhoods.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Chicago Ridge police charge three in suspended-license case, domestic battery, and warrant arrest (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
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  • South suburban teachers file OSHA complaint over dirty schools (abc7chicago.com)
  • Empowering Farmers and Ensuring Quality: Inside TEROVA's (3blmedia.com)

Ok Palos Heights! 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: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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