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🌱 Patch AM: St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School Welcomes Students Back To School

Coming up on the Lemont Patch calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market

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Cheers Lemont! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lemont's St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick launches a spirited new school year

Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Alphonsus, St. Patrick School Welcomes Students Back To School (patch.com) — Families in Lemont can celebrate as St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School kicks off a new year filled with fresh faces, classroom upgrades, and a unifying theme of "Together, We Rise." Superintendent Greg Richmond joined Principal Michelle Bessler, Pastor Fr. Brian Ardagh, and students on the first day, highlighting the community's hard work over the summer and enthusiasm for new programs and opportunities.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Kathleen P. Mackowiak (nee Martin) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Charlene Ann Kobe (née Strong) —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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  • Michael Page posted a job opening for Plant Production Scheduler - Packaging Manufacturer in Lemont. Apply here.
  • Brookhaven Market posted a job opening for Meat/Seafood Wrapper in Darien. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lemont here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Around the Southland: Glenwood school seeks volunteers after storm, Metra closures delayed (chicagotribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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