Mandates, Budgets, Anniversaries: Friday In Frankfort

Happy Thursday, Frankfort! It's your friendly neighborhood Patch Editor TJ Kremer III. I'm happy to announce that here at Patch we're implementing a new tool to help give you, the reader, get the latest breakdown of what's happening in and around Frankfort: Morning Report.

Since this is brand new, I'm sending out a request for reader-submitted photos to lead these articles, which will show up in your inboxes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Got a great photo of something happening in town? Send it my way at tj.kremer@patch.com and it could be featured here and shared with your neighbors.

Now, on to the news. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

Start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know in Frankfort today.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Frankfort:

1. Column: As COVID-19 cases increase, mask mandate supporters outnumber opponents (Chicago Tribune)
2. Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant Introduces Balanced Budget Proposal (Will County Illinois)
3. Westside Children's Therapy Celebrates 25th Anniversary (Frankfort Patch)

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Today in Frankfort

• Balance Screenings for Active Adults (12:00 AM)
• Softball vs. Hickory Creek - Rescheduled from 8/11 (10:00 AM)

Frankfort Patch Notebook

• Frankfort Park District: "The Fall 2021 Registration begins Monday, August 23 for residents & Monday, August 30 for non-residents. The brochure is now available to view and for download on our website." (Facebook)
• Frankfort Public Library District: "Learn to sew a lavender hanger sachet. These sachets have a pocket in the back so you can refresh and change the scent. Sewing experience is not required, but would be helpful. Sewing machines and all materials will be provided." (Facebook)
• Will County State's Attorney: "Today, I was among the hundreds who attended the service for fallen Chicago police officer Ella French while thousands watched the service as it streamed live on multiple news outlets." (Facebook)
• Forest Preserve District of Will County: "Now is a great time to spot wildlife, get up close and personal with native plants in bloom, or even catch a colorful sunset. Thanks to The Nature Foundation of Will County for sponsoring this year's contest." (Facebook)
• Will County Health Department: "Great job Will County! Register for your vaccination at willcountyhealth.org/vaccine-locations" (Facebook)
• Joliet Junior College: "Get in-person assistance this Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at JJC’s Main Campus! With fall classes starting Monday, we’ve extended our office hours to get you ready for the semester!" (Facebook)
• Will County Board: "County Board Begins Budget Process for 2022 Budget workshop scheduled for Aug. 31st" (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early Sunday morning with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— TJ Kremer III

About me: Who has two thumbs and is passionate about local journalism? This guy! I have been covering the Lincoln-Way area since 2017. Not only do I report on the news that is essential to our communities, but I also live here. I shop at the same stores as you, dear reader. I witness and am impacted by the same events as you. I care about my community, just as you do. You will often find me out and about (in a Hawaiian shirt, most likely) looking for the stories that our readers care most about because they are the same stories that I care about. See something you think is worth covering? Drop me an email at tj.kremer@patch.com. Or shoot me a text at 312-607-0686.

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