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Hey there, Frankfort! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who's leading this year's Frankfort Fall Festival parade and when?

Also on today's calendar: Garage Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Around the Southland: Morgan Park Academy alumni to gather, Oak Lawn event benefits Pathlights, more (chicagotribune.com) — Frankfort residents can look ahead to the 2026 Frankfort Fall Festival, with a Sept. 6 parade through downtown and more than 300 artisans in town Sept. 5–7. Phillips Chevrolet's Curtis Pascarella will serve as parade grand marshal, recognizing the dealership's long-standing support of community events. The roundup also highlights several nearby Southland happenings and honors for local residents.
   

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New Lenox

  • Village Of New Lenox To Host Remembrance Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 (patch.com)
  • Providence Catholic High School Shares Important Dates for Fall (shawlocal.com)

Manhattan

  • 1 Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Peotone: Manhattan Fire Officials (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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