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Make time for In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K on the Manhattan Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • In Memory of our Fallen Heroes 5K
  • A Celebration of Tucker — Annual Sales Event
  • Board of Education Meeting at Manhattan SD 114

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

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 55.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

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Other local events
    Wednesday September 9
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Manhattan SD 114, 15414 Smith Rd, Manhattan
    6:30 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Summer Storytime →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    10:15 am
  • Stay and Play →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    10:45 am
  • Painting with Tracie: Peanut Butter Jelly Time →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    4:00 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
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Teen Volunteering →
    Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District, 240 Whitson Street, Manhattan
    4:00 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
    • Saturday September 19
  • Annual Storewide Sale and Clearance Event →
    1918 Ferro Dr, New Lenox
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Does anyone have any recommendations for small/medium sized haul away services?
    I'm tearing down a pool deck and I'm going to keep some of the wood, but the rest would probably go in a single small dumpster. Thanks! (Nextdoor White Feather)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in New Lenox. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Beauty/Beauty Studio or Tech) (T2028) in New Lenox. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Manhattan here.

🗞 Nearby News

New Lenox

  • Braidwood Man Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot With Gifted Lottery Ticket (wjol.com)
  • Mom 'invested' in Clancy trial killed her own son: Police (lawandcrime.com)

Frankfort

  • Local Event: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More (patch.com)

Mokena

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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