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🌱 How Flossmoor police plan to crack down on summer ‘teen takeovers’

Flossmoor, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Flossmoor! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Flossmoor police plan to crack down on summer ‘teen takeovers’
  • Two beloved Flossmoor Hills fifth grade teachers say goodbye after 20 years

Also on today's calendar: 3-Month Unlimited Yoga Membership and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunshine and breezy at times, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zero Tolerance For Lawlessness At Teen Takeovers, Flossmoor Police Chief Warns (patch.com) — Flossmoor’s police chief is warning residents about unsanctioned “teen takeovers” this summer and pledging zero tolerance for criminal behavior at large, unauthorized gatherings. Police are coordinating with neighboring departments and urging parents to closely monitor teens’ plans, stressing the difference between lawful parties that grow too large and orchestrated public takeovers that can lead to property damage, traffic issues and safety risks.
   

• D161 teachers developed long friendship teaching 5th grade (hfchronicle.com) — Two longtime fifth grade teachers at Flossmoor Hills School, Joelle Mulhearn and Denise Roberts-Smith, are retiring together after more than 20 years as neighboring “buddy” classrooms. They reflect on making learning fun, teaching real-life skills, and seeing former Flossmoor-area students grow into successful adults, while planning to keep their close friendship going beyond the school year.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Founders celebrate 10 years of inspiration at the Homewood Science Center (hfchronicle.com)
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Tinley Park

  • Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre Offers Discounted Concert Tickets For Tinley Residents (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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