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🌱 Patch AM: How Alsip drivers can get DMV services during Bridgeview’s closure
Spotted on the Alsip calendar: The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event

Cheers Alsip! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Alsip drivers can get DMV services during Bridgeview's closure
Also on today's calendar: The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
- Sunday: Clouds breaking and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
- Monday: Very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Temporary Pop-Up DMV To Open At Worth Township Hall As Bridgeview DMV Undergoes Upgrade (patch.com) — Alsip residents who use the Bridgeview DMV should prepare for a temporary closure starting Friday, Oct. 9, as the facility undergoes renovations and upgrades to a one-stop-shop model. From Tuesday, Oct. 13, you'll instead need to visit the temporary Pop-Up DMV at Worth Township Hall on South Pulaski Road for licenses, registrations, REAL IDs, and more, with weekday hours and mostly appointment-based service.
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📸 Around Alsip
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alsip
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★ Featured events ★
- The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event →
Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn
12:00 pm - Book Fair for Adults →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library, 11960 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip
10:00 am - Jumpstart 2027 ~ Oak Lawn Chamber Business Conference →
Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Pkwy, Palos Hills
8:00 am
Sunday October 11
Saturday October 24
Thursday November 5
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Other local events
- Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Alsip Fire Department →
11946 S Laramie Ave, Alsip
1:00 pm - Princess Storytime →
Walker Branch, Chicago Public Library, 11071 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago
1:30 pm - Yuntie ON The Move Tour →
Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip
9:30 pm - Level Up! Mini Building Kits Succulents →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip - Yuntie ON The Move Tour →
Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 W. 111th St., Alsip
2:30 am - Sensory Play Hour →
Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip
1:30 pm - Fall Craft and Vendor Fair →
9514 S 52nd Ave, Oak Lawn
10:00 am - Award Show Losers Concert →
Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 Wolf Rd, Orland Park
9:00 am - Fore-giveness: What Golf's Got to Do with It →
Water's Edge Golf Club, 7205 W 115th St, Worth
6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Sunday October 18
Saturday October 24
Tuesday October 27
📣 Alsip Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Acme Markets posted a job opening for Bakery Manager Trainee in Alsip. Apply here.
- Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 1769 in Blue Island. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alsip here.
🗞 Nearby News
Crestwood
- Illinois Fall Games: Preview (prepbaseballreport.com)
Blue Island
- Charles (Chuck) George Grizzell (wausautimes.com)
Palos Heights
- 'Struggle At Every Turn' For Palos Heights Couple Wanting Answers After Dog's Fatal Mauling (patch.com)
- Student-athlete spotlight: Charlie Koeppen, UW-Whitewater football (madison.com)
Ok Alsip! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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