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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Walk ALS Peoria and 9 more events

Also, don't miss Free Community Shred Event and Food Drive Sponsored by BHHS Chicago on the Forest Park Patch calendar

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Good morning Forest Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Free Community Shred Event and Food Drive Sponsored by BHHS Chicago
  • Fall Acting Workshop Intensive at LATTE Theater (Conservatory for Young Adult Creatives)
  • Prairie Fest at Wolf Road Prairie

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

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La Grange

  • Lyons Township Kiss Quarrel May End Up In Court (patch.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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