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Hey hey Tinley Park! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tinley Park teen charged after TikTok threat to Central Middle School
  • Tinley Park man among several facing serious Southland criminal charges

Also on today's calendar: MASSIVE Mokena Estate Sale - ONE DAY ONLY - Boulder Ridge South Townhome and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A morning sprinkle; clearing, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 69, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Nice with clouds and sun, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Tinley Park Teen Charged With Felony After School Shooting Threat To Central Middle School: PD (patch.com) — Families in Tinley Park are on alert after police charged a local teen with felony disorderly conduct over a TikTok shooting threat against Central Middle School, though officials say the threat was not credible. Tinley Park police and school leaders stress that every threat will be fully investigated, with officers maintaining a visible presence on campus and urging students and parents to report concerns directly instead of sharing them on social media.
   

• Southland crime: Naked hiker spotted in Oak Lawn, and more (chicagotribune.com) — A Southland crime roundup includes charges against a Tinley Park resident, 36-year-old Brandon C. Roberts, accused of aggravated domestic battery and aggravated battery in a parked car after a Sept. 19 arrest. The broader report details a series of recent incidents across nearby suburbs, from DUI crashes and thefts to attempted robberies and ruse burglaries.
   

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