🌱 Patch AM: How do Forest Park’s E15 gas prices stack up this week?

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In today's newsletter:

• How do Forest Park's E15 gas prices stack up this week?

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 62.
• Wednesday: Cloudy and warm; p.m. rain, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cook County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Forest Park drivers can compare their local E15 gas price, listed among Cook County communities, to the county's lowest reported price of $3.69 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 19. The report breaks down prices by city and explains how global oil markets, refinery issues, and seasonal demand are keeping fuel costs volatile across Illinois and the U.S.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
  100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  10:00 am
Sunday October 4
• America 250 →
  Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Together We Vote: Voter Education Event
  Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
  7:00 pm
• American Sign Language Conversation Hour- Deaf Awareness Month Celebration!
  Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• Benefit Services Registration Assistance with Beyond Hunger →
  Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• One on One Tech Help →
  Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
  10:30 am
• Age-ility →
  Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Chair Yoga →
  Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
  12:00 pm
• Local Author Showcase: Hispanic & Latine American Heritage Month →
  Berwyn Public Library, 2701 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Bistro Tables Auction →
  7410 Madison St, Forest Park
  11:45 pm
Sunday October 4
• Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
  100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
  11:00 am
Monday October 5
• Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism →
  The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
  1:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Oak Park. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maywood

• Sustainable Campuses: Sustainability at Loyola (luc.edu)
• John Prine Archival Set Found Dogs Unveils Previously Unheard Song Dogs of Burlington Ahead of 30th Anniversary Reissue and Chicago Tribute Events (chicagomusicguide.com)

Oak Park

• CTA train derails on Green Line at Harlem/Lake stop in Oak Park (oakpark.com)
• Families Still Get A Relish Tray Before Dinner At These 6 Illinois Steakhouses (takingthekids.com)
• LibraryReads: October 2026 (blogspot.com)

Ok Forest 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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