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π± Patch AM: Seated Yoga for Seniors and 15 more events
You won't want to miss Brown Sugar Book Club: We Cast A Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Hello Chicago Heights! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. βοΈ
Coming up on the calendar:
- Film Screening: Same Kind of Different as Me (2017) at Back of the Yards Branch Library
- New Year's Story Time at McKinley Park Branch Library
- Film Screening: Dog Man (2025) at McKinley Park Branch Library
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Chicago Heightsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 29, low: 17.
- Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 28 and low of 18 degrees.
πΈ Around Chicago Heights
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π Upcoming Events in Chicago Heights
- Film Screening: Same Kind of Different as Me (2017)
Back of the Yards Branch Library 4650 South Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
10:00 am - New Year's Story Time
McKinley Park Branch Library 1915 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
10:30 am - Film Screening: Dog Man (2025)
McKinley Park Branch Library 1915 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
12:00 pm - Hot Chocolate and Chill
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
2:00 pm - Drop-In Gaming Hours
Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
2:00 pm - Seated Yoga for Seniors
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
2:00 pm - Brown Sugar Book Club: We Cast A Shadow by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
6:30 pm - Seated Yoga for Seniors
Richton Park Public Library , 22310 Latonia Ln , Richton Park
2:00 pm - Chicago Heights Community Blood Drive
1400 Chicago Rd , Chicago Heights
8:30 am - Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at Moraine Valley College
9000 Old 88th Ave , Palos Hills
9:00 am - Seated Yoga for Seniors
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
2:00 pm - Seated Yoga for Seniors
Richton Park Public Library, 22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL, 60471
2:00 pm
Friday January 2
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ground stop at airport in Chicago, Illinois.
8:56PM on Dec 30: Inbound aircraft to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are being held at their origin, and a ground stop has been issued⦠(Nextdoor )
- Valvoline, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Chicago Heights. Apply here.
- Prairie State College posted a job opening for Adjunct Instructor, Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor in Chicago Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago Heights here.
π Nearby News
Park Forest
- Two receive student teaching scholarships (hfchronicle.com)
Matteson
- Local Event: "Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah: (patch.com)
Harvey
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
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