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🌱 Patch AM: How I-355 lane closures near New Lenox could snarl your weekend

Also, don't miss Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! on the New Lenox Patch calendar

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Hey there, New Lenox! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How I-355 lane closures near New Lenox could snarl your weekend

Also on today's calendar: Free Shredding Event and Food Drive! and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Emmalee P.!

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 70 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Overnight lane closures start Friday in Will, DuPage counties for I-355 work (shawlocal.com subscription) — Drivers around New Lenox should expect lane reductions on I-355 between I-55 and I-80, with some stretches down to a single lane as weekend and fall-long pavement repairs continue. The Tollway warns of delays, ramp closures and ongoing work through 2027, and reminds motorists to follow Illinois' Move Over Law near crews and stopped vehicles.
   

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Ok New Lenox! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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