🌱 Patch AM: Chicago Heights Man, 21, Charged With Murder In 2025 Shooting Death Of Dolton Man

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In today's newsletter:

• Chicago Heights resident charged with murder in 2025 Park Forest shooting

Also on today's calendar: Teen Chopped (Gr. 7-12, Registration Required) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.
• Thursday: Afternoon rain; breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 42.
• Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 46 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago Heights Man, 21, Charged With Murder In 2025 Shooting Death Of Dolton Man (patch.com) — A 21-year-old man from Chicago Heights has been charged with first-degree murder in the May 2025 shooting death of a Dolton resident in Park Forest, following a lengthy investigation. Authorities say the suspect, already jailed on unrelated charges, was ordered detained after a recent court appearance. The case underscores serious violent crime concerns affecting Chicago Heights residents and nearby communities.
   

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Wednesday January 7

• Teen Chopped (Gr. 7-12, Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  5:00 am
• Winter Beginner Knitting Class
  Chicago Heights Public Library , 25 W 15th St , Chicago Heights
  11:00 am
• Drop-in Device Help by AmeriCorps
  Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
  11:00 am
• Seated Yoga for Seniors
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  2:00 pm
• Cookie Construction (Gr. 3-8, Registration Encouraged)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  4:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Family Story Time
  Archer Heights Branch Library , 5055 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Senior Bingo
  Chicago Heights Public Library , 25 W 15th St , Chicago Heights
  11:00 am
• Nonprofit Affinity Group / Making the Most of your NPO's Chamber Membership
  Art Studio 928 , 451 South Boulevard , Oak Park
  12:30 pm
• Digital Skills Training Workshop (Adults & Seniors, Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  2:00 pm
• LEGO® Club
  McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
  3:30 pm
• Teen Winter Art Making
  Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
  3:30 pm
• Fun Club: Come & Play Day (K-Gr. 8, Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Park Forest

• H-F High continues to deal with residency issues (hfchronicle.com)

Matteson

• Park Forest Police Department Announces First Degree Murder Charge in May 2025 Homicide (enewspf.com)
• 2 Students Win Gilman Scholarships to Study in Australia (elmhurst.edu)

Tinley Park

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-- The Patch AM Team

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