🌱 RBHS star Owen Murphy just took the mound in the majors
Brookfield, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Brookfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- RBHS star Owen Murphy just took the mound in the majors
- How Illinois’ new animal-act ban connects back to Brookfield Zoo
Also on today's calendar: Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 19th (Summer edition) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What Do u call a pig that knows karate? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Friday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RBHS grad Murphy makes MLB debut with the Braves (rblandmark.com) — A standout Riverside Brookfield High School alum just reached the big leagues, as pitcher Owen Murphy made his MLB debut for the Atlanta Braves after being called up Monday. The former Gatorade Illinois Player of the Year, who set multiple RBHS records, now joins an injury-depleted Braves staff after rising quickly through their minor league system. 
• Law adds big cats, bears and primates to Illinois ban on traveling animal acts (idahostatesman.com) — Illinois has expanded its Traveling Animals Act, banning big cats, bears and primates from traveling shows, a change that could influence how families statewide experience fairs and circuses. One exhibitor even recalls childhood visits to Brookfield Zoo while lamenting that kids may now see fewer exotic animals, as animal welfare advocates push for more humane entertainment options.
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★ Featured events ★
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Chicago Artisan Market in Fulton Market - Sun, Jul 19th (Summer edition) →
Morgan MFG, 401 N Morgan St, Chicago
11:00 am
Sunday July 19
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Other local events
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Open Mic / Jam at Pub 78: Hosted by Alex Hamer →
Pub 78, 3733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield
8:00 pm -
Schools and District Closed
La Grange SD 102 La Grange Park, IL 60526 -
Friday Night Concert Series →
Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Ave, Brookfield
7:00 pm -
Board of Education Regular Meeting
Riverside-Brookfield High School Room 201
7:00 pm -
Village Board Meeting →
Village of La Grange Park Village Hall Board Room - 447 N. Catherine Avenue L
7:30 pm -
Board of Education Regular Business Meeting
Riverside SD 96 Hauser LRC
7:00 pm -
Open Mic / Jam at Pub 78: Hosted by Alex Hamer →
Pub 78, 3733 Grand Blvd, Brookfield
8:00 pm -
Schools and District Closed
La Grange SD 102 La Grange Park, IL 60526
Wednesday July 8
Friday July 10
Tuesday July 14
Wednesday July 15
Friday July 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Foreign Fire Insurance Board →
Western Springs, IL Calendar
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Residency - APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
Riverside-Brookfield High School Riverside Brookfield High School
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OP* - Prayers: Liberation from Sorrow
Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago 13 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL 60304
8:30 am -
ACCENT CARE HOME HEALTH
Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
9:00 am
Wednesday July 8
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🗞 Nearby News
Lyons
- La Grange Craft Fair Bringing 200-Plus Artists This Weekend (patch.com)
- La Grange: Five-bedroom home goes for $1.35 million (shawlocal.com)
- Illinois court clears way for $37.6 million storm sewer project in La Grange (undergroundinfrastructure.com)
Broadview
- Haddad's home incarceration loosened, a bit, by judge (oakpark.com)
- Fourth of July festivities postponed due to weather conditions (forestparkreview.com)
Western Springs
- Gun Stolen In Western Springs Neighborhood: Police (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A pork chop (Thank you Jody M. for sending it in!)
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