🌱 How to claim your free ESL or GED classes in South Holland
South Holland, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings South Holland! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How to claim your free ESL or GED classes in South Holland
Also on today's calendar: 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• South Suburban College Offers Free ESL and GED/High School Equivalency Classes This Fall (greatnews.life) — Free ESL and GED/High School Equivalency classes are being offered this fall at South Suburban College’s main campus in South Holland and online, with registration by appointment starting later this month. Adults can improve English skills, earn a high school equivalency, and prepare for college or careers at no cost, as long as they meet residency and documentation requirements. 
📸 Around South Holland
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Upcoming Events in
South Holland
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's →
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
9:00 am
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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2026 Shriners Children's™ APP Pro Invitational Chicago →
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
5:00 pm -
Natural Dyes Workshop →
Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland
12:00 pm -
Student Board of Education Meeting
Thornton Township High School South Holland, IL 60473
4:00 pm -
EISENHOWER SCHOOL: OPEN HOUSE - 5:30PM
South Holland SD 151 EISENHOWER SCHOOL -
New Adults: Game Night →
South Holland Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave, South Holland
6:00 pm -
School Board of Education Meeting
Thornton Township High School Thornwood High School, 17101 South Park Ave., South Holland, IL
6:30 pm -
Teacher's Institute Day
South Holland SD 150 South Holland School District 150 -
Maurice Joshua @ Veterans Memorial Park →
Veterans Memorial Park, 500 E 160th Pl, South Holland
2:00 pm -
South Holland Concert in the Park featuring House Music →
Veterans Memorial Park, 500 E 160th Pl, South Holland
7:00 pm -
After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Eric W. Stiles Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Chicago
9:00 am
Thursday August 6
Sunday August 9
Tuesday August 11
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Friday August 14
Saturday August 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Registration
Hoover-Schrum Memorial SD 157 Calumet City, IL 60409
8:00 am -
Class Assignment Pickup
Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
1:00 pm -
Girls Softball Game vs Hart →
Parker Junior High School Flossmoor, IL 60422
4:15 pm -
The Nicor Community Resource Fair
Brookwood SD 167 Longwood Elementary School, 441 Longwood Drive, Glenwood, IL, 60425, United States
5:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello!
Lost Dog found in Dolton, IL area. The dog is safe. Please message me if the dog belongs to you. Dog will be taken to South Suburban Humane Society … (Nextdoor Pacesetter/Veterans Park) - **Courtesy Post**
#DoYouKnowThisDog? (1000 Block of E 159th Pl) #SouthHolland, Cook County, IL, US. Female - Long Haired Chihuahua- Tan and White Found: 07/31/2026 *… (Nextdoor South Holland Warriors)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in South Holland. Apply here.
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in South Holland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near South Holland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Harvey
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- Seven Salukis earn Phil Steele Preseason All-MVFC honors (wjpf.com)
Homewood
- Structure Fire Contained At Homewood Condominums, Minor Injuries Reported (patch.com)
- TNA Wrestling Star Mustafa Ali – A Former Homewood, Illinois Police Officer - Previews Iconic Pro Wrestling Event on Sunday, August 23, In Chicago (tnawrestling.com)
Oak Forest
- Tickets On Sale For Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest 2026 (patch.com)
- Lansing Man, 24, Arrested After Stolen Gun Found During Midlothian Traffic Stop: Sheriff (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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