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🌱 Patch AM: How do Forest Park’s E15 gas prices stack up this week?

Coming up: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Forest Park Patch calendar

Monday September 28th Patch AM
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In today's newsletter:

  • How do Forest Park's E15 gas prices stack up this week?

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy and warm; p.m. rain, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cook County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Forest Park drivers can compare their local E15 gas price, listed among Cook County communities, to the county's lowest reported price of $3.69 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. The report breaks down prices by city and explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are keeping fuel costs volatile across Illinois and the U.S.
   


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🗞 Nearby News

Maywood

  • Sustainable Campuses: Sustainability at Loyola (luc.edu)
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Oak Park

  • CTA train derails on Green Line at Harlem/Lake stop in Oak Park (oakpark.com)
  • Families Still Get A Relish Tray Before Dinner At These 6 Illinois Steakhouses (takingthekids.com)
  • LibraryReads: October 2026 (blogspot.com)

Ok Forest Park! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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