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What's up Chicago Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • City Hall Municipal Building Closed – Christmas Day Holiday at Chicago Heights, IL Calendar
  • Puzzlemania for Adults at Chicago Bee Branch Library
  • Stay and Play at Canaryville Branch Library

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

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Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Cooler; mist in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and fog, temps: high: 42, low: 38.
  • Friday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 53 and low of 38 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Three new physicians join Specialty Physicians of Illinois, LLC —Franciscan Health Read on Patch
  • I understand the backlash from my last video, and I know people are concerned because I’m 13 and there are predators out there.
    I really appreciate everyone who shared their thoughts and looked out for my safety. I want to be clear that I’m being responsible and careful, and… (Nextdoor North End)
  • A fuel spill from both wing tanks of Frontier Flight 2445 from Chicago to LAX is being contained by Chicago Fire Department Squad 7 at O'Hare Terminal 5 Gate M29.
    5:57PM on Dec 22: Hazmat response is underway for a fuel spill from both wing tanks at Terminal 5 Gate M29 at O'Hare Airport. (Nextdoor )
  • Valvoline posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park Forest

  • Jewish community members light the menorah in Flossmoor Park (hfchronicle.com)
  • Flossmoor welcomes three police officers, promotes Levy to sergeant (hfchronicle.com)
  • Flossmoor board approves $1 million fire engine purchase (hfchronicle.com)

Oak Forest

  • Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025 Grocery Store Hours In, Near Oak Forest (patch.com)

Tinley Park

Ok Chicago Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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