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In today's newsletter:

  • How a top Irish dance school is reshaping a Harlem Avenue storefront
  • What a new pool liner could mean for your 2027 swim season

Also on today's calendar: Huge 2-Day End-of-Summer Garage Sale – Designer, Vintage & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 69 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 66, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing to move to Palos Heights (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Palos Heights officials have approved a special use permit allowing the Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dance to relocate from Worth into the former Redemption Vault space on Harlem Avenue. The long-running, award-winning studio, owned by Palos Heights resident Ann Lavin-Cassidy, is expected to draw families who may also support nearby local businesses once it moves after its 40th anniversary celebration.
   

• Palos Heights approves municipal pool improvements (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Palos Heights residents can expect a major upgrade to the municipal pool, as the city council has hired Williams Architects to design and oversee replacement of the aging pool liner and related work. The project will move forward after this season ends, with construction planned for early spring 2027 so the new liner is ready for the 2027 swimming season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog laying on 135th and Harlem.
    Has a collar, not chipped. Looks like it's been without food for some time. May have recently had puppies. Is anyone missing this cute girl? She is… (Nextdoor Crestwood)
  • I need either new blinds or shades for my bedroom.
    Any recommendations where to purchase for a fair price? Thanks. (Nextdoor Crestwood)
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Alsip. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Oak Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Robert Harold Wipert Obituary Sep 15, 2026 - Baldwin Brothers Funeral & Cremation (baldwincremation.com)

Alsip

  • Ryan to Partner with Nicor Gas, Local Officials for a Community Connection Resource Fair this Wednesday (ilhousedems.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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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