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🌱 Patch AM: How did Romeoville fare in its nail-biter season opener?

Make time for Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 on the Romeoville Patch calendar

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Hello Romeoville! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Romeoville fare in its nail-biter season opener?

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will and Grundy County Week 1 IHSA Football Roundup (shawlocal.com) — Romeoville High's football team dropped a tight 6–3 defensive battle at home against Stagg to open the IHSA season, and now heads to Tinley Park next week. The roundup also recaps Week 1 results for nearby schools across Will and Grundy counties, giving local fans an early look at who started strong.
   

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    Sunday August 23
  • Teen Volunteering
    Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library - Vortex
    3:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Library Express Van Visit: Meadowbrook Manor
    Fountaindale Public Library District Fountaindale Public Library -
    10:00 am
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    2:30 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Romeoville Creates Young Leaders and Senior Councils —Village of Romeoville Read on Patch
  • Obituary: John M. Erickson —E Erickson Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Trevor J. Wright —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
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  • Obituary: Judith M. (Mulvey) Wetherbee —Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • I'm looking for someone honest , reliable and affordable to fix my ac unit.
    I changed the filter the fan is working but there isn't any air coming out of the vents. Out side I noticed that there is a frost build up on the… (Nextdoor Weslake)
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    I thought we had the problem solved because I did not see any until about a week ago. I've been cleaning and cleaning and nothing seems to stop them… (Nextdoor South Romeoville)
  • Magid Glove & Safety posted a job opening for Vending Operations Supervisor | Technical Support & Customer Service in Romeoville. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandise Associate in Romeoville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Romeoville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Bolingbrook

  • Bolingbrook Park District's Fall Fest Returns Sept. 19 (patch.com)
  • Man in fatal Fox River boat crash now charged with murder, allegedly had cocaine, pot in system (shawlocal.com)

Crest Hill

  • DISH jobs hiring near Crest Hill, IL at EchoStar (echostar.com)
  • LawnWorks Lawn Care Expands Lawn Care Services to Naperville, Illinois (tennessean.com)

Lockport

  • Will County Board refuses to reappoint tax official amid Lockport Township controversy (shawlocal.com)

Ok Romeoville! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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