🌱 Patch AM: How Evergreen Park’s fire department joined a growing community wellness fair

Coffee in hand, Evergreen Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Evergreen Park's fire department joined a growing community wellness fair
• Evergreen Park football just appeared on the state poll's radar

Also on today's calendar: 30th Annual Dutch Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• SXU hosts second Community Wellness and Resource Fair (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Saint Xavier University just hosted a Community Wellness and Resource Fair that included the Evergreen Park Fire Department and several south-suburban health and support organizations. Residents could get free screenings, talk directly with service providers, and learn about local programs for families, seniors, and those needing health or social support. Organizers hope to keep strengthening ties with nearby communities through future fairs.
   

• Week 6 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll (wrmj.com) — Evergreen Park's high school football team picked up a vote in the latest Illinois Media 4A state poll, signaling growing respect from statewide voters. The full rankings highlight where top teams in every class stand heading into Week 6. Local fans can see how Evergreen Park stacks up against traditional powers across Illinois.
   

📸 Around Evergreen Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
  Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
  7:30 am
• Movie Night Under the Stars →
  Temple of Promise Apostolic Church, 9407 S Trumbull Ave, Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, September 27, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• HomeBuyer Seminar →
  Beverly/Mt. Greenwood,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Strength & Flexibility Class →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  11:00 am
• Homecoming Fan Fest →
  , Evergreen Park
  3:00 pm
Monday September 28
• Manhattan Short Film Festival →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
• MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Crisis Center for South Suburbia →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  10:00 am
• Kindred Spirits Book Club →
  9400 S Troy Ave, Evergreen Park
  1:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Free Adult Hearing Screening at Saint Xavier University →
  Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago
  10:00 am
Sunday October 11
• The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event →
  Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn
  12:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Vote On A New CMS Draws Closer —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch

• Meijer posted a job opening for Closing General Merchandise Clerk in Evergreen Park. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Part Time in Evergreen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

• DEA Chicago Field Division Investigation Leads to Arrests, Seizure of 339 Pounds of Cocaine in Suburban Chicago (blogspot.com)

Alsip

• Nicor Gas Community Connection Resource Fair Brings Vital Support and Services to Alsip Residents (patch.com)
• Editorial: Alsip's mayor championed term limits. Until they limited him. (chicagotribune.com)
• Union: Mold found in Blue Island area schools poses risk to students, staff (chicagotribune.com)

Chicago Ridge

• Orland Park honors Pioneers on 50th anniversary (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Ok Evergreen 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 for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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