🌱 When and where Hickory Hills’ July 4 fireworks will light up
Hickory Hills, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Hickory Hills! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Hickory Hills’ July 4 fireworks will light up
- How a new LaGrange Road crackdown could affect Hickory Hills drivers
Also on today's calendar: Father's Day.
Today's riddle: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A severe p.m. t-storm; windy, with a high of 88 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
- Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• South Suburban communities prepare for July fireworks celebrations (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Hickory Hills residents can look forward to Independence Day fireworks on July 4, with the show expected around 9:15 p.m. at the Hickory Hills Park District grounds on West 91st Street. Nearby suburbs like Palos Hills, Oak Lawn, and Worth are also planning evening fireworks and family activities, giving you several options close to home. 
• Orland Park police kick off LaGrange Road safety campaign (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Hickory Hills drivers using LaGrange Road should know local police are teaming with Orland Park and nearby departments to crack down on dangerous speeding. A new high-visibility enforcement campaign means more squad cars, more speed traps, and citations for aggravated speeding as officers work together to make this busy corridor safer for everyone.
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Jenny's Steak and Banquets, 11041 Menard Ave, Chicago Ridge
12:00 pm
Sunday June 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Nature Photography
Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters Sauk Trail Woods-Central, IL
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Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, 60480, United States
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Summer Solstice Forest Bathing
Forest Preserves of Cook County Palos Division Headquarters Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, 6350 West Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60646, United States
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Basic Computer Skills Help
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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Teen Hideaway
Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
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Common Pieces
Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
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WTTW Kids Learn & Play
Garfield Ridge Branch Library 6348 Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60638
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The Artist's Studio at the Library: Abstract Drawing
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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Fifth Grade and Under Bingo
Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
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Resume Writing Workshop
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
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Summer Activities / Actividades de verano
Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
4:00 pm
Thursday June 11
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🗞 Nearby News
Bridgeview
- Moraine Valley speaker takes top oratory title (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
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Oak Lawn
- New Times Set For Oak Lawn Independence Day Parade And Post Parade Concert (patch.com)
- 9257 S Tulley Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (zillow.com)
Burr Ridge
- Firm Accuses Burr Ridge Official Of 'Strange' Argument (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It cracks up (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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