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What's up Oak Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a River Forest trustee race could raise Oak Park's tax load.

Also on today's calendar: Automotive Basics: A Beginner-Friendly Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Brisk and cool, with a high of 63 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mellman, Morrissey plan independent River Forest trustee runs (oakpark.com) — River Forest residents Nate Mellman and John Morrissey are launching independent bids for village trustee in the April 2027 election, and their positions could affect Oak Park neighbors. They're focused on business growth, opposition to the proposed O'Hare Flyer, and even note that falling River Forest property values could shift more of District 200's tax burden onto Oak Park homeowners.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Acoustic Neighbors folk jam returns to Friendly Community in Berwyn September 24 —Loretta Sawyer Read on Patch
  • `Packing for Retirement' Workshop Series Set For Park Ridge, River Forest and Elmhurst —Kate Trudeau Read on Patch
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Elmwood Park. Apply here.
  • IHOP posted a job opening for Server in Cicero. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

  • 410 Franklin Ave, APT 2, River Forest, IL 60305 (zillow.com)
  • Omaha's Greni, Scheglowski Undefeated in Singles at Washburn Invite (getsomemaction.com)

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Cicero

  • What happens with Deshaun Watson when Shedeur Sanders becomes the starter? Hey, Mary Kay! (cleveland.com)

Ok Oak 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: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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