🌱 Juneteenth Celebration and 11 more events

Hello Richton Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Ford Driving Skills for Life Teaches Teens Hands-On Skills at Manheim Chicago
• Tool Lending Library at Village of Park Forest
• Juneteenth Celebration

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine; breezy, less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
• Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richton Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 27

• Ford Driving Skills for Life Teaches Teens Hands-On Skills →
  Manheim Chicago, 20401 Cox Ave, Matteson
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 13

• Tool Lending Library →
  Village of Park Forest Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
  8:00 am
• Juneteenth Celebration →
  Richton Park CC, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
  3:00 pm

Monday June 15

• Board Meeting →
  Village of Park Forest Village Hall - 350 Victory Drive Park Forest IL 60466
  7:00 pm

Tuesday June 16

• Art, Joy, and Solidarity: A Creativity and Unionism Retreat
  Illinois Education Association 4747 Lincoln Mall Dr # 501, Matteson, IL 60443

Friday June 19

• Juneteenth (No School)
  Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466

Saturday June 20

• Tool Lending Library →
  Village of Park Forest - Sustainability Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
  8:00 am

Friday June 26

• Men's Stress Less Workshop →
  Richton Park CC, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
  6:00 pm

Friday July 10

• Mini Ravinia Summer Concert →
  Richton Park CC, 4455 Sauk Trail, Richton Park
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Summer Camp 2026 →
  Monee, IL Calendar, 5218 W. Court Street, Monee
  9:30 am
• 2026 Community Golf Outing →
  Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Green Garden Country Club 9551 W Manhattan-Monee Rd. Frankfort, IL 60423
  10:00 am
• H-F Pride Night →
  Flossmoor, IL Calendar Homewood, IL 60430
  5:00 pm
• Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Pajama Party - Frankfort, IL 2026 →
  Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St, Frankfort
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AutoZone, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Sales Manager - Full Time in Richton Park. Apply here.
• Landmark of Richton Park posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Richton Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Richton Park here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Matteson

• Guest Article: Revisiting an interview with Spencer Leak Jr. (hfchronicle.com)
• Sertoma Star Hosts Unique Wellness Event (southwestmessengerpress.com)

Park Forest

• Soundgarden Guitarist Kim Thayil Releases Memoir, Confirms Final Album With Chris Cornell Vocals (wmmr.com)

Flossmoor

• The $19.48 Campaign: Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Fundraiser Celebrates Women Veterans Recognition Day (patch.com)
• D161 teachers developed long friendship teaching 5th grade (hfchronicle.com)
• Prostate Cancer Screening Controversies (ascopost.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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