🌱 Patch AM: How a new state law could finally repay Chicago Heights’ water debt

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new state law could finally repay Chicago Heights’ water debt

Also on today's calendar: Drop-in PreK Craft (Ages 3-5 w/ Caregiver) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the shovel say to the dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 48 and low of 32 degrees.
• Saturday: Snow and rain, up to 1", temps: high: 37, low: 24.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bill aimed at settling Ford Heights debt to Chicago Heights signed, though concerns remain (chicagotribune.com) — Chicago Heights stands to recover nearly $2 million in unpaid water bills from Ford Heights under a new Illinois law that lets the state comptroller redirect funds between local governments. The measure, effective June 1, could stabilize Chicago Heights’ water finances but leaves Ford Heights leaders worried about already high water costs and the risk of state seizures if repayment terms are broken.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights

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Friday January 9

• Drop-in PreK Craft (Ages 3-5 w/ Caregiver)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  10:30 am
• Daytime Book Club: Meet & Greet
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  1:00 pm
• Friday Fun Day for Seniors
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  2:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Chicago Heights Community Blood Drive
  1400 Chicago Rd , Chicago Heights
  8:30 am
• Open Art Studio with Ericka Soto
  McKinley Park Branch Library , 1915 West 35th Street , Chicago
  9:30 am
• Grab and Go Kits: Rocking Paper Plate Snowman Craft
  Canaryville Branch Library , 642 West 43rd Street , Chicago
  10:00 am
• New Home Buyers Seminar
  Chicago Heights Public Library , 25 W 15th St , Chicago Heights
  10:30 am
• Reali-TEA Book Club: Meet & Greet
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  11:00 am
• Bilingual Story Time / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe
  Back of the Yards Branch Library , 4650 South Damen Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Saturday Shenanigans: Family Board Game Fun
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  11:00 am
• Ward 1 Monthly Residents' Meeting
  Chicago Heights, IL Calendar , Barack Obama School of Leadership & S.T.E.M. 401 Concord Drive , Chicago Heights
  11:00 am

Monday January 12

• Make Play Doh! (PreK w/ Caregiver)
  Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I was recently in a gas station that had a posted sign that said,they no longer accept pennies.
  I would like to know how that would work.Are they going to round up or down!Especially since we’re overtaxed for everything we buy and it always… (Nextdoor Roosevelt District)

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