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🌱 Patch AM: What Forest Park neighbors demanded at the heated O’Hare Flyer meeting
Happening soon: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) on the Forest Park Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What Forest Park neighbors demanded at the heated O'Hare Flyer meeting
Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 53.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• West suburban residents press for answers on proposed O'Hare Flyer train at Forest Park meeting (abc7chicago.com) — Forest Park residents packed a Thursday night meeting to grill O'Hare Flyer leaders about a proposed express rail line between downtown Chicago and O'Hare that could run behind their homes. Neighbors and a Forest Park commissioner pressed for data on traffic, property values, and noise, while project backers touted jobs and regional economic benefits. Debate among 11 affected communities is expected to continue. 
📸 Around Forest Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Forest Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
10:00 am - Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) →
100 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
11:00 am - 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
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Bistro Tables Auction →
7410 Madison St, Forest Park
11:45 pm - Haymarket Martyrs Monument & Radical Row Tour →
Haymarket Martyr's Monument, 863 Desplaines Avenue, Forest Park - Making Spooky Cemetery Terrariums →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
12:00 pm - One on One Tech Help →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
12:30 pm - Nourishing Those in Need: Community Food & Care Bag Packing Event →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
2:00 pm - Freedom to Read Button-Making →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park - Tai Chi →
Forest Park Public Library, 7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park
9:30 am - Free Downsizing Seminar →
Oak Park Public Library - Maze Branch, 845 Gunderson Ave, Oak Park
10:30 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Saturday October 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Maywood
- Residents report bed bug outbreak at Maywood housing complex (wgntv.com)
River Forest
- River Forest's Civic Center takeover (oakpark.com)
- Oak Park panel discusses history of single-family zoning (oakpark.com)
Oak Park
- Chicago Is Lit: October Literary Events In and Around Chicago (thirdcoastreview.com)
- Wright Conservancy announced its annual awards (oakpark.com)
- These 8 Illinois Pie Shops Bake Fruit Pies So Good Locals Order Them By The Whole (newsbreak.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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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