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š± Patch AM: See what Forest Park homes and buildings actually sold for in August.
Also check out Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! on the Forest Park Patch calendar
Hi Forest Park! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See what Forest Park homes and buildings actually sold for in August.
- How do Forest Park's E15 gas prices stack up this week?
Also on today's calendar: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Forest Park property transfers for August 2026 (forestparkreview.com) — Forest Park homeowners and buyers can see exactly what local properties sold for in August, with addresses ranging from Marengo and Elgin to Madison and Roosevelt. The list includes single-family homes, condos, and a major commercial sale on Roosevelt Road, offering a snapshot of current neighborhood prices and market activity. 
• Cook County sees lowest price for E15 gas at $3.69 in week ending Sept. 19 (southcooknews.com) — Drivers in Forest Park can compare their local E15 gas price, listed among dozens of Cook County communities, to the countywide low of $3.69 per gallon and a $4.48 average. The article explains why fuel prices remain volatile, from global conflicts to refinery issues, and notes that prices can change daily despite this recent snapshot.
📸 Around Forest Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! →
Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E Randolph St, Chicago
9:00 am
Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Tai Chi →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
9:30 am - Beginning Tai Chi →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
10:30 am - Bilingual Storytime →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
11:00 am - Benefit Services Registration Assistance with Beyond Hunger →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
10:00 am - 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 - Chair Yoga →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
12:00 pm - Staff In-Service Day →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park - Bistro Tables Auction →
7410 Madison St, Forest Park
11:45 pm - America 250 →
Concordia University Chicago, 7400 Augusta St, River Forest
4:00 pm - Mary Cassatt: After Impressionism →
The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park
1:15 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
📣 Forest Park Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Forest Park PatchAM possible:
- Cathy Yanda | Baird & Warner | Oak Park & River Forest — (773) 315-7005
- Oak Park Conservatory — (708) 725-2400
- British International School of Chicago, South Loop — (773) 599-2472
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- OSL Retail Services Inc posted a job opening for Wireless Retail Sales Associate - W2204 in Forest Park. Apply here.
- Proviso Township High Schools District 209 posted a job opening for Food Service Worker (6.5 hours) in Forest Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maywood
- Complete genome sequence of Streptococcus vaginalis strain UMB8616 isolated from the bladder of a female with urge urinary incontinence (nih.gov)
- 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)
River Forest
- Restored Frank Lloyd Wright House Asks $2.1 Million After Becoming a $200,000-a-Year Rental (realtytoday.com)
Oak Park
- There's a seat for everyone at the table at Oak Park's Sea Love (chicagotribune.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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