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And on the Tinley Park Patch calendar - MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome

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Hi Tinley Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Tinley Park police responded to a Central Middle School shooting threat

Also on today's calendar: MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Nice with variable cloudiness, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Monday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tinley Park teen charged after shooting threat at Central Middle School (chicagotribune.com) — Tinley Park police charged a local teenager with a felony after a social media threat of a shooting at Central Middle School, and added extra officers on campus as a precaution. No violence occurred, but the teen was taken to the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. Officials stress they will fully investigate any future threats to Tinley Park schools.
   

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  • Flossmoor's You Matter 2 Launches Program To Support South Suburban Youth Impacted By Gun Violence (patch.com)
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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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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