๐ฑ How a downed utility pole sparked evacuations on 31st Street
La Grange Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you La Grange Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. โ๏ธ๏ธ
In today's newsletter:
- How a downed utility pole sparked evacuations on 31st Street
Also on today's calendar: 2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? ๐ค (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 71.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. ๐ถ Hot!
๐ฐ News we're reading
โข Fire destroys four vehicles outside Arbor Animal Hospital in La Grange Park (chicagotribune.com) โ A transformer-related fire outside Arbor Animal Hospital on 31st Street in La Grange Park destroyed four vehicles and forced evacuations at the clinic, nearby medical offices, and a BP gas station, but no people or animals were hurt. Firefighters had to work around live power lines until ComEd cut electricity, then fully extinguished the blaze and restored power within hours. 
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โ Featured events โ
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2026 APP Vlasic Classic Chicago Benefiting Shriners Children's โ
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
9:00 am
Saturday August 8
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2026 Shriners Children'sโข APP Pro Invitational Chicago โ
Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park
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Village Board Meeting โ
Village of La Grange Park Village Hall Board Room - 447 N. Catherine Avenue L
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La Grange Park Ace BBQ Block Party! โ
La Grange Park Ace Hardware Inc., 900 E 31st St, La Grange Park
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Meet and Greet with a Treat at All Schools
Westchester Intermediate School Westchester, IL 60154
5:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Tuesday August 11
Saturday August 15
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๐ Events Nearby
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Farmers Market โ
Clarendon Hills IL Calendar, 1 N Prospect Ave, Clarendon Hills
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Ambassadors Committee Meeting
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce 301 W. Roosevelt Road Wheaton, IL 60187
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Link Crew Training
York Comm High School Elmhurst, IL 60126
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College Bootcamp
Lyons Twp HSD 204 SC Library
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Community Fiesta & Health Fair
Kelly Hs Chicago, IL 60632
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Kids Open Art Studio - Hinsdale, IL 2026 โ
The Community House, 415 W 8th St, Hinsdale
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Bulldog Basketball ฤcamp (9am - 2pm)
Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558
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Village Hall Delayed Opening โ
Indian Head Park, IL Calendar, 201 Acacia Drive, Indian Head Park
9:00 am
Thursday August 6
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๐ฌ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can anyone refer a cleaning lady that cleans well and is reasonably priced?
Looking for someone that comes in once a month. I live in the La Grange area. (Nextdoor Harding Woods)
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 10904, BROADVIEW-CERMAK & 17TH in Broadview. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Broadview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Grange Park here.
๐ Nearby News
Brookfield
- Brookfield 10-U baseball reaches state semifinals (rblandmark.com)
- Officials still unsure on cost-share model for Brookfield alley program (rblandmark.com)
- Joan Schmidt, 91 (rblandmark.com)
Hinsdale
- Hinsdale District 86 Hires New Public Relations Official (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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