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In today's newsletter:
- How District 163 responded after a sex offender approached a student
Also on today's calendar: Bootanical Bash - Bingo & Costume Contest and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Park Forest registered sex offender arrested after allegedly approaching student at bus stop (fox32chicago.com) — A student in Park Forest–Chicago Heights School District 163 was approached at a local bus stop by a registered sex offender who allegedly made sexually inappropriate comments, but the child is safe and police quickly made an arrest. District leaders have alerted families and are urging parents to review safety precautions with children about avoiding strangers, seeking safe locations, and reporting any uncomfortable encounters immediately.
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Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
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Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
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Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
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Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
9:00 am - Beginners Knitting Class →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
11:00 am - Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce, 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level), Oak Park
8:00 pm - Senior Bingo →
Chicago Heights Public Library, 25 W 15th St, Chicago Heights
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Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Wednesday September 23
Thursday September 24
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