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🌱 Berwyn-raised archivist wants your old family photos for Latino history

Berwyn, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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  • Berwyn-raised archivist wants your old family photos for Latino history

Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, July 26, 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the football player hit the vending machine? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and more humid, temps: high: 81, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Nuestro Chicago Archives Is Documenting Latino Life In The City — And Wants Your Old Family Photos (borderlessmag.org) — A new digital archive led by a Berwyn-raised founder is collecting old family photos to document everyday Latino life across Chicago, and local families are invited to contribute. Nuestro Chicago Archives focuses on pre-2008 images and is partnering with libraries like the Little Village branch for upcoming scanning events, helping preserve stories that traditional histories often overlook.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday July 24
  • Sewing Fun! Quick Projects everyone can make. →
    Frick Kids Art, 725 Woodbine Ave, Oak Park
    9:00 am
  • Pro Bono Network Clinic
    Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
    9:30 am
  • Storytime in the Garden (Ages 0-6)
    River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US
    10:00 am
  • Picnic in the Park →
    Stone and Monroe Park, 734 N Waiola Ave, La Grange Park
    10:00 am

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Chicago

  • Patrick Kane Returning To Blackhawks On 2-Year, $16M Deal (patch.com)

Ok Berwyn! 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: He wanted his quarter back. (Thank you Pat S. for sending it in!)
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