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🌱 Patch AM: Dungeons and Dragons Mini Shot and 14 more events

You won’t want to miss Argo JV Baseball @ Oak Forest on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Monday May 18th Patch AM

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Argo JV Baseball @ Oak Forest
  • Dungeons and Dragons Mini Shot at Acorn Public Library
  • "You'll See" - Ulysses for Children - 4:30pm at Chicago Gaelic Park

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

Today's riddle: Why do Honeydew Melons have to get married in church? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; windy, temps: high: 79, low: 51.
  • Wednesday: Cooler and less humid, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

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  • There is a lane closed on DuSable Lake Shore Dr...
    There is a lane closed on DuSable Lake Shore Dr reported at 12:37 AM. (Nextdoor )
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    There is a lane closed on to I-90 / I-94 W / Kennedy Expwy reported at 12:58 AM. (Nextdoor )
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🗞 Nearby News

Markham

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Chicago Heights

  • Balmoral Race Track On Fire: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Oak Forest! 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: Because they cant elope!! (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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