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Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center Soundgrowler Brewing Comedy Night at Soundgrowler Brewing City Council Meeting at Oak Forest, IL Calendar ... and check out 4 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees. Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 57. Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees. 📸 Around Oak Forest
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Tuesday August 25 City Council Meeting → Wednesday August 26 Business to Blueprints 2.0 → Farmers Market → Tuesday September 1 911 Commission Meeting → Sunday September 6 Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show → 📣 Oak Forest Shout Outs! Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
🗓 Events Nearby Monday August 24 Preschool Screenings 1st day of student attendance Whole School Picture Day Fall Picture Day IJHS Open House Middle School Open House at Grissom and Prairie View Tuesday August 25 Preschool Home Visits Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself ! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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Princeton Road Shooting Victim Dies, Another In Critical Condition: Flossmoor Police (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!
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)Submit it here!
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