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🌱 Patch AM: Another Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County

And on the Oak Forest Patch calendar - Halal Fest Fall Edition

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Greetings Oak Forest! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Second rabid bat in 30 days prompts Oak Forest warning

Also on today's calendar: Halal Fest Fall Edition and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Another Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County (patch.com) — Oak Forest residents are being warned after a second rabid bat in 30 days tested positive near the 15300 block of Kilpatrick. Officials urge pet owners to ensure rabies vaccinations are current, avoid handling bats or other wild animals, and contact a doctor or Cook County Animal and Rabies Control if exposed.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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