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Hey hey Oak Lawn! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oak Lawn employers can access a motivated, no-cost workforce.
  • Meet the 17 new faces shaping Oak Lawn Community High School.

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program Offers Hidden Talent Pool To Local Employers (patch.com) — Oak Lawn residents and business owners can tap into CHSD 218's Adult Transition Program, which connects young adults with disabilities to local workplaces while supplying employers with trained, supported workers at no training cost. With partners like the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn Park District and Grove Coffee, the program builds job skills, confidence and community ties.
   

• New Staff Join OLCHS For 2026-2027 School Year (patch.com) — Oak Lawn Community High School is starting the 2026-27 year with 17 new staff members, from classroom teachers to support roles and administrators. Residents will see fresh faces in English, science, special education, counseling, technology, music and student support, all aimed at strengthening the learning environment for Oak Lawn students.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over After First Drawing of New Board —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
  • Tailored Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Oak Lawn. Apply here.
  • Community High School District 218 posted a job opening for Assistant Boys Swim Coach in Oak Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Lawn here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.com)
  • Which South Cook County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Sunday, Aug. 23? (southcooknews.com)

La Grange

  • Lyons Township Investigation Pushed; Harassment, Retaliation Alleged (patch.com)

Ok Oak Lawn! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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