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Happening soon: In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K
  • A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event
  • Jim Reilly for Sheriff at Symerton Tap and Grill

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

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    Saturday September 5
  • Jim Reilly for Sheriff →
    Symerton Tap and Grill, 18332 W Commercial St, Wilmington
    4:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan, IL 60442
    8:00 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Cross Country vs. Homer, Martino, Troy
    Manhattan SD 114 Troy Cronin Elementary, 210 E W Black Rd, Shorewood, IL 60404
    4:15 pm
  • Baseball vs. Manteno (Away)
    Manhattan SD 114 250 N Poplar, Manteno, IL
    4:30 pm
  • Boys Volleyball vs. Homer (Home)
    Manhattan SD 114 Manhattan Junior High School, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan, IL 604
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Baseball vs. Morris (Home)
    Manhattan Intermediate School, 15646 Smith Road, Manhattan
    4:30 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Cross Country vs. Manhattan Invite
    Round Barn Farm Park, FX2X+37J, 24115 US-52, Manhattan
    9:00 am
    • Monday September 14
  • Boys Volleyball vs. Hickory Creek (Away)
    Hickory Creek Middle School, 22150 S Owens Rd, Southwest Suburbs
    4:15 pm
    • Thursday September 17
  • Manhattan Girl Scouts Family Information Night →
    Wilson Creek Elementary School, 25440 Gougar Rd, Manhattan
    6:00 pm
    • Friday September 18
  • The Huey Is Coming Home! →
    New Lenox American Legion Post 1977, 14414 Ford Dr, New Lenox
    6:30 am

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  • Man arrested with Molotov cocktails in Mokena pleads not guilty at initial federal appearance (chicagotribune.com)

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