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π± Algonquin PreK Screening and 11 more events
Make time for Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Richton Park Patch calendar

Hello Richton Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
- Algonquin PreK Screening at Park Forest SD 163
- Blackhawk Summer Packet Celebration at Park Forest SD 163
... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around Richton Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richton Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market →
Soundgrowler Brewing Co., 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Algonquin PreK Screening
Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466 - Blackhawk Summer Packet Celebration
Park Forest SD 163 130 Blackhawk Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466, USA - Mohawk Summer Packet Celebration
Park Forest SD 163 301 Mohawk St, Park Forest, IL 60466, USA - Tool Lending Library →
Village of Park Forest - Sustainability Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
8:00 am - Late Start 9:25 AM
Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466
9:25 am - Girls Flag Football JV/Varsity
Rich Twp HSD 227 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471, USA
5:00 pm - Board Meeting Finance Committee
Park Forest SD 163 240 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466
6:00 pm - Board Meeting Regular Session
Park Forest SD 163 240 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Health Fair →
Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Park & Community Health Dining on the Green - 349 Main Street Park Forest IL 60466
10:00 am - Senior Breakfast Bingo - August 20th →
Monee, IL Calendar, 5218 W. Court Street, Monee
10:30 am - Book & Tech Material Pick-Up Makeup Day
Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233 Enter Door 1 (Off Kedzie Avenue)
4:00 pm - Churchill Supply Drop-Off
Winston Churchill School Churchill School
4:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Matteson. Apply here.
- Marmon Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager in University Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richton Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Flossmoor
- Flossmoor storm cleanup could top $1 million as village seeks outside aid (hfchronicle.com)
- Delayed tax bills expected to hit mailboxes Sept. 1 (hfchronicle.com)
Homewood
- Giveaways, Treats, Live Music: Village of Homewood Hosts Senior Day At Expanded Farmers' Market (patch.com)
Tinley Park
- IL Toll Rate Hike Approved: How Much More You'll Pay Under $26.5 Billion Capital Plan (patch.com)
- Recycling Extravaganza, Shredding Event Set For Aug. 22 In Tinley Park (patch.com)
Ok Richton Park! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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