Monday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Takes Own Life At Oak Forest Gun Range: Police (patch.com) — A man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Wednesday at Eagle Sports Range on 159th Street in Oak Forest, according to police. Officers cleared the range, interviewed a friend who was present, and confirmed events with video. Authorities have not yet released the man's identity, and the article highlights the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for anyone in distress.
Stagg's Katy Zumerchik, after battling Osgood-Schlatter as freshman, turns into junior star at outside hitter (chicagotribune.com)
High School District 230 welcomes new teachers, celebrates 'exciting start' after stormy summer (chicagotribune.com)
10 fall 2026 concerts skipping Wisconsin worth the road trip (jsonline.com)
Oak Lawn
3 Activists Arrested For 'Illegal Activities' At Meeting Where 14-Year-Old Boy Was Allegedly Put In Chokehold (patch.com)
Prank Threats About School Shootings And Bombs Are No Joke, FBI Warns (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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