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And check out Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park on the Orland Park Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Orland Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Orland Park standout DB takes his talents to West Virginia

Also on today's calendar: Spend Thursday Night On the Patio at Peace Parlor & Peace Marketplace in Orland Park and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vincent Smith Seeks Way to Make an Impact (wvsportsnow.com) — A standout defensive back from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park has committed to play cornerback for West Virginia University, choosing the Mountaineers over Big Ten offers. The multi-sport athlete is ranked among Illinois' top 10 prospects and a top-500 player nationally, coming off an all-conference senior season with strong defensive stats.
   

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Ok Orland Park! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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