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Burbank, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Burbank! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which Burbank student made Lake Land College’s President’s List.

Also on today's calendar: National Night Out and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Land College Announces Part-Time Spring Semester Honors List (effinghamradio.com) — A Burbank student, Ariel Gonzalez, has earned a spot on Lake Land College’s prestigious President’s List for part-time students in the Spring 2026 semester. The college, based in Mattoon, recognized more than 700 part-time students from across Illinois for high GPAs, highlighting strong academic achievement in its large east-central Illinois district.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 3
  • College Bootcamp
    Lyons Twp HSD 204 SC Library
    8:00 am
  • Book Sale Volunteer: 17 and Younger
    Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy, Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
    9:00 am
  • WITS Workout
    Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
    10:00 am
  • Swing Away Summer Teen League
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Swing Away Sports Club - 7247 Madison Street, Forest Park
    2:00 pm
  • Pinochle →
    Evergreen Park, IL Calendar, 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park
    3:00 pm
  • Nature Journaling at the Urban Barn
    Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
    6:30 pm
  • Real Estate Development Board Meeting →
    Worth, IL Calendar, 7112 W. 111th St., Worth
    7:00 pm
  • Book Sale Volunteer: 18 and Older →
    Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday August 4
  • Registration Begin
    Ridgeland SD 122 Oak Lawn, IL 60453
  • EP Chamber of Commerce
    Evergreen Park Public Library 9400 S. Troy Ave., Evergreen Park, IL, 60805, US
    8:30 am
  • Committee Meetings →
    Summit, IL Calendar, 7321 W 59th Street, Summit
    9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeview

  • Area roundup: Ex-Marist lacrosse star Kayli Grant has another working ‘vacation' (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
  • 7 tornadoes confirmed after Chicago-area storms produced destructive winds and flooding on July 27, Illinois (watchers.news)

Oak Lawn

Palos Hills

  • Take A Bite Out Of Crime At Palos Hills PD's National Night Out (patch.com)

Ok Burbank! 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: So he won’t fall in the hot chocolate (Thank you Geila P. for sending it in!)
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