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🌱 Patch AM: How a Metallica-backed grant could boost Moraine Valley students in Palos Hills

Coming up: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Palos Hills Patch calendar

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Hi Palos Hills! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Metallica-backed grant could boost Moraine Valley students in Palos Hills

Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trident Technical College Joins Nationally Recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative As the Workforce Education Program Expands to over 90 Schools (holycitysinner.com) — Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills has been selected for the Metallica Scholars Initiative, bringing new scholarship support for local students in skilled trades. The program, funded by Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation, backs training in high-demand careers like electrical, automotive, and other technical fields at 93 colleges nationwide, helping more residents access family-sustaining jobs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Unfinished business: Moraine Valley women's soccer aims higher in 2026 —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Moraine Valley men's soccer primed for breakthrough as experienced core returns —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Moraine Valley women's tennis poised for dominant 2026 campaign —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Confident Moraine Valley golf team ready to hit the links for new season —Moraine Valley Sports Read on Patch
  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Midway Neurological & Rehabilitation Center posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Bridgeview. Apply here.
  • LGH USA posted a job opening for Logistics/Freight Coordinator (Remote - Supporting West Coast Region) in Bridgeview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palos Hills here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Ridge

  • Which former South Cook County area high school stars will compete on Friday, Aug. 21? (southcooknews.com)

Palos Heights

  • Southland crime: Mokena armed robbery, Orland Park identify theft, and more (chicagotribune.com)
  • DRIVER / Equipment Maintenance (Bridgeview, IL) - Lifting Gear Hire Corp - Chicago, IL, US (dice.com)

Bridgeview

  • 2026 High School Football Schedule Released For EPCHS (patch.com)

Ok Palos Hills! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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