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🌱 Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, July 26, 2026 and 12 more events

Chicago Ridge, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi there, Chicago Ridge! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Summerween Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Please Keep An eye out! at Sota
  • Late Nite Catechism Trivia Bingo at Jenny's at Jenny's Steak and Banquets

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and more humid, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 91, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 96 and low of 75 degrees.

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Other local events
    Sunday July 26
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, July 26, 2026
    Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
    9:00 am
  • Friday July 31
  • District Office Closed
    Chicago Ridge SD 127-5 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  • Saturday August 1
  • Summer Reading Finale: Bubble Foam Party
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    11:00 am
  • Alpine Music Festival
    German American Heritage Center, 25249 S Center Rd, Frankfort
    4:00 pm
  • Monday August 3
  • Spice of the Month: Chinese Five Spice
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
  • Make Your Own
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
  • Worth Library Art Exposition - Deadline to Return Completed Artwork
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
  • Wednesday August 5
  • How Do I Pay For Care?
    Arden Courts of South Holland, 2045 E 170th St, South Holland
    3:00 pm
  • Sunday August 9
  • Rooted: A Mind & Body Wellness Experience
    Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr, Palos Heights
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-CHICAGO RIDGE in Chicago Ridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

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Palos Hills

  • ‘Grief is a beast': Interventional care, palliative care. It's time to consider bereavement care (pressdemocrat.com)
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Bridgeview

  • Slain Plainfield Township boy Wadea al-Fayoume remembered with honorary street in Bridgeview (shawlocal.com)
  • Zorza Drops Exclusive North Coast Festival Playlist (edmtunes.com)

Ok Chicago Ridge! 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: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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