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Good morning Tinley Park! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How close did last week's EF-1 tornado come to Tinley Park homes?
  • Which Southland football stars, including one from Tinley Park, made the list?

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: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands in Northwest Indiana Still Without Power as Storm Recovery Stretches Into a Second Week – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Recent severe storms spawned an EF-1 tornado that tracked from Mokena into Tinley Park, part of a larger outbreak that caused major damage and long power outages across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. While the worst ongoing outages are in Indiana communities, the report underscores how close the strongest winds and tornadoes came to Tinley Park neighborhoods.
   

• Steve Millar's top 10 football teams and 50 players to watch from the Southland for the 2026 season (chicagotribune.com) — Southland high school football powers like Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, and Lincoln-Way East headline this season preview, along with a deep list of standout players to watch. Tinley Park gets a nod through senior defensive back and receiver Ben Smith, highlighting local talent competing on a highly competitive regional stage this fall.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday August 20
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Helen Keller Elem School Administration Center - 16931 S. Grissom Drive, Tinley Park
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Middle School Open House at Grissom and Prairie View
    Christa McAuliffe School TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Soundgrowler Brewing Comedy Night →
    Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Stellwagen Farm →
    17701 108th Ave, Orland Park
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Gconnn 2026 →
    14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
    9:00 am
  • Tinley Junction: Grandparents Weekend →
    Tinley Junction Mini Golf, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cant Figure Out What to Do with Old Gym Shoes, We Can Help —Steve Vick Read on Patch
  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • 143 Golfers, One Mission: Creating Possibilities —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • 2026 Rooftop Outdoor Music Series —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for Professional House Cleaner in Tinley Park. Apply here.
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tinley Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Forest

Orland Park

  • Orland Park to use $1 million grant for Marley Creek flood mitigation (chicagotribune.com)
  • Vincent Smith Seeks Way to Make an Impact (wvsportsnow.com)
  • Chicago Tonight Aug. 17, 2026 - Full Show (pbs.org)

Flossmoor

  • Flossmoor storm cleanup could top $1 million as village seeks outside aid (hfchronicle.com)

Ok Tinley 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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