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🌱 Patch AM: Palos Heights School District 128 Preschool Screening and 10 more events
Also check out Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Palos Hills Patch calendar

Good morning Palos Hills! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) at Nik & Ivy Brewing Company
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📸 Around Palos Hills
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palos Hills
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★ Featured events ★
- 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
- Palos Heights School District 128 Preschool Screening →
Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave Palos Heights Il. 60463
9:00 am - Musical Midwife: Chicago and The Birth of Rock & Roll →
Green Hills Public Library District, 10331 Interlochen Dr, Palos Hills
6:30 pm - Gallery Reception: A Twist in the Tale →
Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills
11:00 am - Gconnn 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
10:00 am
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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- Palos Hills Christian Assembly — (708) 233-1268
- Krapils Steakhouse and Patio — (708) 448-2012
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- Al Basha Sweets Co — (708) 233-0826
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
- Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT — (708) 250-2027
- Clearway Exteriors — (866) 328-1110
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- New team, new energy, same spirit for Moraine Valley volleyball —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
- Moraine Valley men's cross country eyes historic repeat behind veteran core —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
- Back in the mix: Moraine Valley women's cross country sets sights on third consecutive Region 4 title —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
- 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
- Elevate Care Palos Heights posted a job opening for Housekeeping Aide Part-Time in Palos Heights. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Alsip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Hills here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chicago Ridge
- Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.com)
- Palos Park wraps up Summer Concert Series with ReTurn2Soul (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
- Which former South Cook County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Aug. 21? (southcooknews.com)
Palos Heights
- Orland Park man charged in crash that killed pedestrian, injured 7, police say (fox32chicago.com)
- Business Licenses: August 20, 2026 (owensborotimes.com)
- Status hearing set, attorney is AWOL (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Oak Lawn
- Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy (patch.com)
Ok Palos Hills! 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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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