Community Corner
π± Why a high-profile Wisconsin patient was found near a Posen truck stop
Coming up: Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers! on the Posen Patch calendar

What's up Posen! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- Why a high-profile Wisconsin patient was found near a Posen truck stop
Also on today's calendar: Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers! and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Posenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Posenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 48 and low of 15 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 25.
- Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 19 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Geyser won't challenge petition to revoke conditional release (gmtoday.com) β A woman under state mental health supervision was found near a truck stop in Posen after fleeing a Madison group home, and she has now agreed not to contest the stateβs move to revoke her conditional release. Her case, tied to a highβprofile 2014 stabbing in Wisconsin, will return to a secure mental health facility while the court process continues.
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πΈ Around Posen
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π Upcoming Events in Posen
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β Featured events β
- Flipside Bazaar: Last Chance Holiday Shopping & Burgers!
Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park
11:00 am
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- No School - Winter Break
Cook County SD 130 Blue Island, IL 60406 - District Closed
Cook County SD 130 Blue Island, IL 60406 - District Closed
Cook County SD 130 Blue Island, IL 60406
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
π£ Posen Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Little Mozart with Robin's Nest Music
South Holland Public Library , 16250 Wausau Ave , South Holland
11:00 am - Wolcott @ McKinley - Boys Basketball
McKinley Junior High School , 850 East 170th Street , South Holland
4:15 pm - All in Pieces Quilting Group
Midlothian Public Library , 14701 Kenton Ave , Midlothian
1:30 pm - Broke But Famous Presents Gerald Kelly & Son @ Riddles
Riddles Comedy Club , 5055 W 111th St , Alsip
7:30 pm - 16 Hour Concealed Carry Class Saturday's & Sunday's 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Illinois Concealed Carry Training , 4828 148th St , Midlothian
9:00 am - Pancakes with Santa
Fire Station , 3165 West 115th Street , Merrionette Park
9:00 am - 11th Annual Joy of Giving x N. Finite Hands Charity in Harvey
Thornton Township High School , 15001 Broadway Ave , Harvey
10:30 am - R LOUNGE HOLIDAY PAJAMA BRUNCH
R Lounge , 4167 183rd St , Country Club Hills
12:00 pm - The Four C Notes
The Lyric Theater Blue Island , 12952 Western Ave , Blue Island
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Posen. Apply here.
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook I in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Posen here.
π Nearby News
Blue Island
- Original 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Soundtrack Performed Live Saturday In Blue Island (patch.com)
Markham
- Pope Leo taps Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois to succeed retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, sources say (cbsnews.com)
Harvey
Ok Posen! 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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