🌱 What could replace 71 acres of school-owned land in Willow Springs?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could replace 71 acres of school-owned land in Willow Springs?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 27, low: 24.
• Saturday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lyons Township High Ranks Brokers To Sell Willow Springs Land (patch.com) — Lyons Township High School is moving ahead with choosing a broker to sell 71 acres of its land in Willow Springs, a decision that could significantly shape future development in the village. Two firms are currently leading the rankings, and the board expects to share more details with the public by its Jan. 20 meeting.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Classics & Coffee
  Lemont Public Library - Event Space
  10:00 am
• Annual Joint Review Board (JRB)
  The Village of Willowbrook Calendar , 825 Midway Drive , Willowbrook
  10:00 am
• Not Quite Ready for Storytime (Ages 0 - 5 with caregiver)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  10:00 am
• Puzzlemania for Adults
  Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  10:30 am
• Stay and Play
  Canaryville Branch Library 642 West 43rd Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  10:30 am
• Family Story Time
  Archer Heights Branch Library 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  11:00 am
• Adult Basic Computer Skills Help
  Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  12:00 pm
• Dec. Chair Yoga
  Indian Head Park, IL Calendar , 6404 Joliet Road , Countryside
  1:00 pm
• Games People Play
  Garfield Ridge Branch Library , 6348 Archer Avenue , Chicago
  2:00 pm
• Craft n' Snack: Christmas Craft Extravaganza!
  McKinley Park Branch Library 1915 West 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609
  3:00 pm
• Teen Volunteer Squad (Volunteer Opportunity)
  Lemont Public Library - Children's Activity Center
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeview

• Restaurant flooded after pipe bursts in Bridgeview, Illinois (cbsnews.com)
• Tinley Park appoints Frederick Melean police commander, after predecessor arrested (chicagotribune.com)

Western Springs

• Local Theater Has 'Made Western Springs Proud' For Nearly 100 Years: Best Of 2025 (patch.com)

Hinsdale

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-- The Patch AM Team

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