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In today's newsletter:

  • Learn how Tinley Park police work from the inside
  • Nearly $1M settlement after child's drowning at Tinley Park water park
  • How often have tornadoes hit Tinley Park in this record-breaking year?

Also on today's calendar: Allie Samberts Release Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enrollment Open Now For 2027 Tinley Park Citizens Police Academy (patch.com) — Tinley Park residents can now apply for the free 2027 Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week Thursday night program at the village police department. Open to adults 21 and older who live or work in Tinley Park, the academy offers hands-on insight into police operations, but space is limited to 30 participants and applications require a background check.
   

• Mother Of Girl, 5, Who Drowned At Tinley Park District Pool Gets $990K In Wrongful Death Suit Settlement (patch.com) — Tinley Park readers are learning the details of a $990,000 wrongful death settlement after a 5-year-old girl drowned at White Water Canyon Water Park in 2023. The agreement outlines how funds will be divided among family members and confirms the Tinley Park-Park District's responsibility, while the Village of Tinley Park was successfully removed as a defendant.
   

• Startling map shows how Illinois' tornado count compares to rest of U.S. (nbcchicago.com) — Tinley Park is among several south suburbs repeatedly struck by this year's unusually high number of tornadoes, as Illinois leads the nation in 2026 twisters. A new National Weather Service map highlights how concentrated the storms have been around the Chicago area, with survey teams still assessing recent damage and totals likely to rise.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 18
  • Allie Samberts Release Party →
    Love's Sweet Arrow, 17200 Oak Park Ave, Tinley Park
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 19
  • Teacher Institute Day - No School for Students
    Kirby SD 140 Tinley Park, IL 60477
    • Thursday August 20
  • First Day of School for All Students (EC-8)
    Kirby SD 140 Tinley Park, IL 60477
  • Outdoor Event/Festival - Harmony Square →
    Harmony Square, 6700 North St, Tinley Park
    6:00 pm
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Helen Keller Elem School Administration Center - 16931 S. Grissom Drive, Tinley Park
    7:00 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Middle School Open House at Grissom and Prairie View
    Christa McAuliffe School TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
    6:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • Soundgrowler Brewing Comedy Night →
    Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St, Tinley Park
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Stellwagen Farm →
    17701 108th Ave, Orland Park
    12:00 pm
    • Thursday September 3
  • John Fogerty →
    Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave, Tinley Park
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Gconnn 2026 →
    14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
    9:00 am
  • Tinley Junction: Grandparents Weekend →
    Tinley Junction Mini Golf, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park
    12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm so sorry to hear that people are still without lights.
    I'm praying that you all will recover everything that you lost and that your lights come on soon. In the name of Jesus (Nextdoor Fulton And Sandidge)
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Member in Tinley Park. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonald's Shift Managers in Tinley Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tinley Park here.

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  • Man Arrested Carrying 8 Molotov Cocktails Now Faces Federal Charges: US Attorney (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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