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🌱 Patch AM: New details emerge in Frankfort mother’s murder case involving 2-year-old son

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Good morning Frankfort! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New details emerge in Frankfort mother's murder case involving 2-year-old son
  • Frankfort mom charged after 2-year-old son found dead at home
  • How Frankfort leaders are responding to racism at a recent game

Also on today's calendar: Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Showers around in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 71 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Did Corie Walsh Do? Mom Killed Son Amid Lindsay Clancy Trial (miamiherald.com) — Frankfort residents are learning more about the case of Corie Walsh, accused of killing her 2-year-old son Barrett in their Frankfort home and now held in Will County Jail without pretrial release. Prosecutors cite her alleged statements about the child being the "devil" and threats toward other family members, while her attorneys argue she suffered a severe psychotic episode and needs treatment.
   

• Mom Murder Suspect 'Invested' in Lindsay Clancy Case Told Cops She Wanted to Harm Children, Husband: Docs (people.com) — Frankfort police say 2-year-old Barrett Walsh was found hanging in the basement of his family's home on Sept. 1, and his mother Corie has been charged with murder. Court documents describe her apparent mental health crisis, alleged statements about harming family members, and an upcoming Sept. 24 court date, while three other children in the Frankfort house were unharmed.
   

• 'Racist Behavior Must Have Meaningful Consequences': IL Teacher Groups On Incident At LWE, H-F Football Game (patch.com) — Frankfort officials and local education groups are condemning racist harassment directed at Homewood-Flossmoor students during a Sept. 4 football game at Lincoln-Way East, and are calling for meaningful consequences and anti-racism work. Statements from the Village of Frankfort, statewide teacher unions, and the NAACP emphasize accountability, student safety, and stronger efforts to confront racism in schools and at athletic events.
   

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