š± When and where you can see āHairsprayā in Blue Island
Good morning to you Blue Island! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- When and where you can see āHairsprayā in Blue Island
- Why Blue Islandās Rep. Rita pressed a powerful state commission
Also on today's calendar: Southside Musky Hawks Annual Swap Meet and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Windy and cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 37.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 52 and low of 32 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'Hairspray' Comes To The Stage At Eisenhower High School (patch.com) ā Blue Islandās Dwight D. Eisenhower High School students are staging the musical āHairsprayā in the schoolās new performing arts center April 23ā25, with 7 p.m. performances at 12700 S. Sacramento Ave. The show features a large student cast and tackles themes of racial integration through upbeat songs and dance. Reserved-seat tickets cost $12 and can be purchased online in advance. 
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ā¢ Illinois lawmakers grill diversity commission over lack of progress (blackchronicle.com) ā An Illinois House budget hearing put tough questions to the stateās Commission on Equity and Inclusion, with Blue Island Democrat Rep. Robert Rita leading the scrutiny over stalled outreach and a troubled certification system. Lawmakers from both parties criticized high commissioner pay, side jobs, and a computer change that has blocked thousands of businesses from contract preferences. The commission promises a technical fix by June, but funding and structure remain under review. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Southside Musky Hawks Annual Swap Meet
5201 W 115th St, Alsip
9:30 am -
Hands, Hearts & Harvests: An Introduction to Growing Your Own Food
4501 W 127th St, Alsip
10:00 am -
FREE Early Childhood Speech & Language Screening
Saint Xavier University's Ludden Speech & Language Clinic, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL.,
9:00 am
Saturday April 18
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Hills Chamber to Host Senior Resource Fair in Hickory Hills on April 30
Hickory Hills Community Center , 7800 89th Pl , Hickory Hills
8:30 am -
The Empty Pockets- Sat., 5/16, Doors open 6:30 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m.
The Lyric Theater Blue Island , 12952 Western Ave , Blue Island
7:30 pm
Thursday April 30
Saturday May 16
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š Events Nearby
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Scrabble
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
2:00 pm -
After-Hours Trivia Night (Ages 21+)
Midlothian, IL Calendar , 14701 S. Kenton Avenue , Midlothian
6:00 pm -
Spring Musical Opening Night
Bremen Main Gym
7:00 pm -
Girls Night Out the ShowĀ® AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER IN MERRIONETTE PARK, IL, USA!
115 Bourbon Street , 3359 W 115th St , Merrionette Park
8:00 pm -
Girls Night Out: The Show
115 Bourbon Street , 3359 W 115th St , Merrionette Park
8:00 pm -
Art in the Park - Young Entrepreneur Fair
Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
10:00 am -
Spring Musical Night 2
Bremen Main Gym
7:00 pm -
Sunday Live Music
Thirsty Beaver , 5599 W 127th St , Crestwood
3:00 pm -
Laugh For The Cause
Riddles Comedy Club , 5055 W 111th St , Alsip
6:00 pm -
Comedian Pierre Live Stand-Up Taping
Riddles Comedy Club , 5055 W 111th St , Alsip
8:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Alsip. Apply here.
- Ingersoll Rand posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving Clerk in Alsip. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blue Island here.
š Nearby News
Crestwood
- 19-Year-Old Crestwood Woman Pulled From Cal-Sag Channel Dies (patch.com)
Harvey
- Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large ā [your]NEWS (yournews.com)
Evergreen Park
- 21 EPCHS Students Participate In 'Advice Beyond the Classroom' (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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