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What's up Manhattan! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Flock cameras could change policing in Manhattan

Also on today's calendar: Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will County Board approves Flock cameras (abc7chicago.com) — Manhattan is among several Will County communities getting new Flock license plate-reading cameras after the county board's recent approval. Officials say they've adopted stricter rules for using the technology, which has drawn scrutiny elsewhere over alleged misuse by law enforcement personnel.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Manhattan

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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • Boys Volleyball Tryouts
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    2:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Softball vs. DPVC Conference (Away)
    Manhattan SD 114 3000 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435, USA
  • Baseball vs. DPVC Conference
    Manhattan SD 114 Joliet Inwood, 3000 W Jefferson St., Joliet, IL
  • Boys Volleyball Tryouts
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    2:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Boys Volleyball Athlete/Parent Expectation Night
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    6:30 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Cross Country vs. Summit Hill, Troy, Hickory Creek, Elwood
    Manhattan SD 114 Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan, IL 604
    4:15 pm
    • Monday August 31
  • Baseball vs. Martino (Away)
    Manhattan SD 114 731 E Joliet Highway New Lenox, IL 60451
    4:15 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
    Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
    4:00 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K →
    801 N Chicago St, Elwood
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday August 23
  • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's →
    New Lenox Chamber of Commerce United Health Insure 6500 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463
    2:00 pm
  • 2026 Concerts on the Green - Bandolier →
    Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Breidert Green Kansas and White streets, Historic Downtown Frankfort
    6:30 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Preschool 4 Yr Old First Day
    Elwood CCSD 203 Elwood, IL 60421
  • Teacher Institute Days - No School for Students
    New Lenox SD 122 New Lenox, IL 60451

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🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • Will and Grundy County Week 1 IHSA Football Roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Find Top Online Math Tutoring Jobs in Calumet City, IL (care.com)
  • Men At Work And Toad The Wet Sprocket Deliver As Summer Tour Wraps (forbes.com)

Frankfort

  • Notes: Unzicker's solid runner-up finish at Circle City (dirtondirt.com)
  • Former Superintendent, Two Others Sentenced in $1M School Fraud Scheme (townhall.com)

Mokena

  • Joliet Drunk Pees His Pants After 7th DUI, 2 Open Brandy Bottles Inside Truck: Illinois State Police (patch.com)

Ok Manhattan! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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