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๐ŸŒฑ STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Midlothian Watkins and 11 more events

Coffee in hand, Blue Island? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Spring Equinox Market - A Plant & Seed Event at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Easter Brunch at Fountain Hills Golf Club
  • STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Midlothian Watkins

... and check out 2 more events on the calendar!

Friendly reminder: know of a great event coming up in Blue Island or nearby? Post it to the Blue Island calendar! Did you know it's free to post locally? It's also inexpensive to share to nearby towns. ๐Ÿ“…

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk ? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 72 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Saturday: Rain and a t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 34 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ธ Around Blue Island

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๐Ÿ—“ Upcoming Events in Blue Island

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Blue Island Shout Outs!

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๐Ÿ—“ Events Nearby

    Thursday April 2
  • Preschool Storytime
    Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
    9:30 am
  • Egg Hunt Story Time
    Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
    10:30 am
  • Toddler Crafts
    Midlothian Public Library , 14701 Kenton Ave , Midlothian
    10:30 am
  • Jewelry Making
    Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
    11:00 am
  • After School Doodle Club
    Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
    4:00 pm
  • Creative Hour
    Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
    4:30 pm
  • Be a High School Reading Buddy
    Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
    5:00 pm
  • Reading Buddies
    Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
    5:00 pm
  • Flashlight Egg Hunt
    Midlothian, IL Calendar , 14500 S. Kostner Avenue , Midlothian
    6:45 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.


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๐Ÿ’ฌ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Traffic is at a standstill on DuSable Lake Shore...
    Traffic is at a standstill on DuSable Lake Shore Dr reported at 8:23 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • Traffic is at a standstill on I-290 E reported at...
    Traffic is at a standstill on I-290 E reported at 7:41 AM. (Nextdoor )
  • The Reserves Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Driver 1st shift in Alsip. Apply here.
  • Mariano's Fresh Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Evergreen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Blue Island here.

๐Ÿ—ž Nearby News

Harvey

  • 14 Seasons Later, 'Chicago P.D.' Star Reveals What Still 'Hits the Most' About Working on the Series (collider.com)
  • Cook County TIFs cost taxpayers over $2 billion (illinoispolicy.org)

Evergreen Park

  • Olympic champion Abbey Murphy returns to alma mater in Evergreen Park (wgntv.com)

Dolton

  • Matteson man pleads guilty to second-degree murder, sentenced to 20 years in 2023 Dolton I-94 shooting (chicagotribune.com)
  • Fulton County probes residency of candidate Tiffany Henyard (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Blue Island! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sign language! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Blue Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Blue Island

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.