🌱 Patch AM: Chicago Heights man’s phone evidence stands as child porn trial nears

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• Chicago Heights man’s phone evidence stands as child porn trial nears

Also on today's calendar: Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Some sun; breezy, much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 22.
• Saturday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 43 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man facing child pornography charges fails to have evidence suppressed (reviewonline.com) — A man whose last known address is in Chicago Heights is moving toward trial in Ohio after a judge refused to throw out evidence taken from his phone in a child pornography case. The ruling details how police seized the device and later obtained a warrant, with a jury trial currently scheduled for late January.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers!
  Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• The Crafting Studio: String Art Christmas Tree (Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• PreK Screening
  Flossmoor SD 161 Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  9:00 am
• Friday Fun Day for Seniors
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  2:00 pm
• Family Watch Party
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  5:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Drop-in Christmas Craft (PreK w/ Caregiver)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  10:30 am
• Winter Break Crochet a Scarf (Adults & Teens)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  12:00 pm
• Drop-in Device Help
  Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
  3:00 pm
• Maker Monday: Tote Bag (Adults, Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Christmas Tree Craft (Gr. 1-5, Registration Required)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  4:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City Hall Municipal Building Closed – Christmas Eve Holiday
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  8:30 am

Thursday December 25

• City Hall Municipal Building Closed – Christmas Day Holiday
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar Chicago Heights, IL 60411
  8:30 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A fire at the rear of a two-story apartment building at 6049 S. Sawyer in Chicago has caused heavy damage, but no injuries were reported.
  6:53AM on Dec 17: Chicago Fire Department responds to a still and box alarm fire on the second floor of a two-story courtyard building at 6049 S… (Nextdoor )

• Bloom Township High School District 206 posted a job opening for Director of Athletics in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
• CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

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