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🌱 Patch AM: How thieves hit Mariano’s and a Longmeadow porch in one day
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Hello Western Springs! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How thieves hit Mariano’s and a Longmeadow porch in one day
Also on today's calendar: Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Western Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Western Springsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy and warmer; p.m. rain, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 34.
- Saturday: Colder with snow and rain, with a high of 38 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• $1K Stolen From Car In Western Springs: Police (patch.com) — Western Springs police are reporting several recent incidents, including more than $1,000 in cash and credit cards stolen from a car at the Mariano’s parking lot on Gilbert Avenue. Officers also logged a liquor theft from the same store and a package stolen from a front porch on Longmeadow Lane, all on Dec. 21.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- Western Springs Writers' Society
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
7:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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Other local events
- Nature Storytime with the Morton Arboretum
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
1:00 pm - Knitting Circle
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
1:00 pm - Film Discussion: Yellow Rose (2019)
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
6:00 pm - Western Springs Writers' Society
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
7:00 pm - Tween Book Club
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
7:00 pm - The Directors' Workshop The Winter Workshop
Theatre of Western Springs , 4384 Hampton Ave , Western Springs
7:30 pm - Band/Orchestra Mid Year Celebration - TBA
Cossitt Ave Elem School La Grange, IL 60525
4:00 pm - The Directors' Workshop The Winter Workshop
Theatre of Western Springs , 4384 Hampton Ave , Western Springs
8:30 pm - The Directors' Workshop The Winter Workshop
Theatre of Western Springs , 4384 Hampton Ave , Western Springs
2:00 pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
Western Springs, IL Calendar
7:00 pm - Build A Bird Workshop
Thomas Ford Memorial Library , 800 Chestnut St , Western Springs
4:00 pm
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
Sunday January 11
Monday January 12
Thursday January 15
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🗞 Nearby News
La Grange
- La Grange Suspect Broke Into Building, Stole Packages: Cops (patch.com)
- Forbes Awards 9 Illinois Hospitals a Perfect Overall Score (wkdq.com)
Lyons
- Cycle Brookfield audits village's biking experience (rblandmark.com)
- Lawyer says alleged federal agent assaulted him in Brookfield (rblandmark.com)
- Car windows smashed in Brookfield (rblandmark.com)
Darien
Ok Western Springs! 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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