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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Metallica-funded program could boost Moraine Valley students' career paths

Also on today's calendar: Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trident Technical College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative As the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools (holycitysinner.com) — Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills has been selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative, bringing new scholarship support for local students in skilled trades programs. The national program, funded by Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation, is expanding to 93 colleges and aims to help thousands of students train for high-demand, good-paying careers.
   

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  • Unfinished business: Moraine Valley women's soccer aims higher in 2026 —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Moraine Valley men's soccer primed for breakthrough as experienced core returns —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Moraine Valley women's tennis poised for dominant 2026 campaign —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Confident Moraine Valley golf team ready to hit the links for new season —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Hickory Hills. Apply here.
  • Pure's Food Specialties, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Bedford Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Palos Heights

  • Southland crime: Mokena armed robbery, Orland Park identify theft, and more (chicagotribune.com)
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  • ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77 (fox29.com)

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  • 2026 High School Football Schedule Released For Richards High School (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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