Weeds, Probation, Aid For Vets And Seniors: Sunday in Frankfort

Hello, Frankfort, and Happy Sunday! TJ Kremer III here with a fresh Morning Report.

As a reminder, we're still calling out for user submitted photos to lead each Morning Report, 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, it's been a week full of news. Let's get you all caught up.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Frankfort today:

1. Frankfort Park District: Notice – Parks To Be Treated For Weed Control – Monday 8/23 & Tuesday 8/24 (Press Release Desk)
2. 5 Heartland schools on Ill. Dept. of Education's probation list over mask mandate (KFVS)
3. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs legislation to aid seniors, veterans (The State Journal-Register)

Today in Frankfort

• LincolnWay Wildcats 6th Grade Boys Travel Basketball - individual tryouts (9:00 AM)
• 2021 Concerts on the Green River Road (6:30 PM)
• Concerts on the Green (6:30 PM)

Frankfort Patch Notebook

• Frankfort Fire Protection District: "Congratulations to Leanne Chelepis who was sworn in this evening as the new Chief of Police for the Village of Frankfort. We look forward to working with you in your new role. Congratulations Chief!" (Facebook)
• Lincoln-Way East High School: "Grateful for Friday Night Lights. Grateful for these players, parents, coaches, and this school and community." (Facebook)
• Square Links Golf Course: "Congratulations Al Christian!!! Hole in one on Hole #10. Used a 7 iron." (Facebook)
• Lincolnway Special Recreation Association: "A huge thank you to the Heather Glen crew! Their ultra popular lemonade stand during the annual neighborhood garage sale made $310 which they donated to help the Hawks at the National Wheelchair Softball World Series." (Facebook)
• Will County Sheriff's Office: "HONORING OFFICER ELLA FRENCH Deputies from the Will County Sheriff's Office were honored to represent our department at the funeral and procession of slain Chicago Police Officer Ella French..." (Facebook)

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— 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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