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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
Mohawk Summer Packet Celebration at Park Forest SD 163
... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Algonquin PreK Screening Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466
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Marmon Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager in University Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Class Valuation Expands With Acquisition Of Allstate Appraisal (mymortgagemindset.com)
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)
Ok University 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!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!