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Happening soon: Ultimate Combat Gauntlet on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Thursday April 30th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Ultimate Combat Gauntlet at Bofill's BBQ & Bar
  • Cinco de Mayo Artisan Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Orland Park, IL

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

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 54 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, temps: high: 50, low: 35.
  • Saturday: Cool with some sun, with a high of 53 and low of 39 degrees.

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🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

  • MWRD, Friends Of Chicago River Plan Cal-Sag Channel Clean-Up In Crestwood, Volunteers Needed (patch.com)
  • Crestwood School District holds informational meeting about early plans for capital projects (timesleader.com)

Tinley Park

  • Just Did My Job: Car Wash Manager Made 911 Call That Saved Pregnant Tinley Park Mother, Her Baby (patch.com)
  • Tinley Park High School Seniors Earn Prestigious Summer Internships At National Science Labratories (patch.com)

Oak Lawn

  • Calumet City Man Nabbed Trying To Steal ATM In Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge Burglaries (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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