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🌱 Patch AM: Ceremony Planned Friday At Oak Lawn-Patriot Metra Station In Recognition of 25th Anniversary Of 9/11

Coming up on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar: Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up!!

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Coffee in hand, Oak Lawn? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oak Lawn plans special 9/11 memorial ceremony at Patriot Station
  • How a new $30,000 grant keeps Oak Lawn's kids museum thriving
  • What this new lawsuit could reveal about Oak Lawn's school policies

Also on today's calendar: Germazing Parking Lot Pop-Up!! and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ceremony Planned Friday At Oak Lawn-Patriot Metra Station In Recognition of 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 (patch.com) — Oak Lawn is inviting residents to a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Friday morning at the Oak Lawn-Patriot Metra Station, marking 25 years since the attacks and 15 years since the local memorial's dedication. Local officials, police, firefighters, and school choirs will participate, with a retired Chicago Fire Department chief speaking about his experience at Ground Zero alongside Oak Lawn's interim fire chief.
   

2. Ryan lauds grant given to Children's Museum (beverlyreview.net) — Oak Lawn families can look forward to continued hands-on learning at the Children's Museum, which just received a $30,000 state arts grant to support daily operations. The funding will help keep exhibits staffed, maintained, and accessible so young kids can explore, play, and learn close to home.
   

3. Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy sues Alsip, Hazelgreen, Oak Lawn School District 126 over religious-accommodation records (southcooknews.com) — Parents in the Alsip-Hazelgreen-Oak Lawn School District 126 should know a transparency group has sued the district, claiming it ignored requests for records on religious-accommodation policies, including Ramadan. The case seeks to force the district to release documents so the public can evaluate whether its policies treat different faiths neutrally and are shaped by local officials rather than outside groups.
   

4. Where Do You Go When Rain Wrecks The Plan? 7 Illinois Museums Built For Kids (takingthekids.com) — When rain ruins outdoor plans, Oak Lawn families have a standout option in the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, featuring a unique pretend medical wing, grocery store, fire truck, and water play. It's one of seven kid-focused museums across Illinois highlighted here, with practical details on hours, crowds, parking, and amenities to help you plan a low-stress visit.
   

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