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🌱 Patch AM: How did New Lenox’s Lincoln-Way Central nearly upset Sacred Heart-Griffin?
Also, don't miss Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 on the New Lenox Patch calendar
Good morning to you New Lenox! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did New Lenox's Lincoln-Way Central nearly upset Sacred Heart-Griffin?
Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Lots of sun; nice, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sullivan football opens with conference win, SHG holds on against Lincoln-Way Central (wandtv.com) — New Lenox gets a shoutout as Lincoln-Way Central's football team, representing the village, narrowly fell 27-23 to Sacred Heart-Griffin in a neutral-site thriller at Illinois Wesleyan. The story also recaps Sullivan's dominant conference win, highlighting a busy opening weekend for central Illinois high school football. 
📸 Around New Lenox
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Lenox
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★ Featured events ★
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
9:00 am - Nik & Ivy Maker's Market - Summer Edition (Anniversary Events) →
Nik & Ivy Brewing Company, 1026 S State St, Lockport
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- NL VFW "Queen of Hearts Raffle!" The Pot is "$5,000." Tickets are on sale every day!!!! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
4:00 pm - Teacher Institute Days - No School for Students
New Lenox SD 122 New Lenox, IL 60451 - LWMB Rehearsal
Lincoln-Way Marching Band Lincoln Way North High School, 19900 S Harlem Ave, Frankfort, I
5:00 pm - NL VFW Monday Night Euchre! NO COVER, PUBLIC WELCOME 21+ →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:00 pm - NL VFW Tue Bingo Up to $19,390 in Prizes -$100 Bingo Prizes*, $500 Coverall** Public Welcome! →
VFW Post 9545, 323 Old Hickory Rd, New Lenox
6:00 pm - Farmers Market →
New Lenox Commons, 145-199 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451
4:00 pm - Farmers Market →
New Lenox Commons, 145-199 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox, IL, 60451
4:00 pm - Fridays After Five →
New Lenox Village Commons, 101 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox
5:30 pm - Silent Roller Disco →
New Lenox Village Commons, 101 Veterans Pkwy, New Lenox
6:00 pm - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show →
Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL
10:00 am
Sunday August 23
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Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Mokena
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Lockport
- Will County Board refuses to reappoint tax official amid Lockport Township controversy (shawlocal.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)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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