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"The cold air will first arrive and be most pronounced in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan."
With a 105-degree heat index possible, this weekend will kick off nearly a week of storm chances.
The annual fall fest features hay rides, corn maze, Bingo, crafts and more.
Enjoy a night at Dellwood Park, listening to performances from Strung Out and Semple.
The park district will host the free, family-friendly event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 14.
Plus, expect heat and humidity as an air quality alert is in effect across the region.
Tickets are on sale now for the festival, which runs from noon to 6 p.m. on Aug. 17.
"We would like to thank the public for their assistance in this matter," police said.
The food pantry had catalytic converters stolen from the two trucks it uses for food deliveries.
For the rest of the season, the pool will only be open on the weekends starting Aug. 9.
There are still a few more days to enjoy the pool.
"Get ready for three unforgettable days filled with live music, sparkling performances, and hometown pride," the Village said.
Tickets will be available on the Chamber website starting on Aug. 7.
The "Speeding Catches Up With You" campaign ran from July 8 to Aug. 1, and encouraged safer driving habits.
From 4 to 6 p.m., you can enjoy free ice cream, kids games, live music by the Frankfort Brass Band and the "PieLympics" competition.
The Village may be looking to sell surplus real estate that it owns at the northwest corner of White and Elwood streets.
The restaurant will be located at 19951 S. La Grange Road within the Hickory Creek Market Place.
Bellair's second book, entitled "Dollars for Diabetes," is the second in the Annie and Friends' Adventures series.
The campaign, "Speeding Catches Up With You," ran from July 8 to Aug. 1.
Nancy Jane (Bruce) Crilly died July 24.
