🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Forest’s two-sport star reinvented herself on the volleyball court

Morning Oak Forest! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Oak Forest's two-sport star reinvented herself on the volleyball court

Also on today's calendar: Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking for some sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hailee Morin, whose best friend says 'she can be a little vicious out there,' fuels Oak Forest in front row (chicagotribune.com) — Oak Forest High School senior Hailee Morin is emerging as a key right-side hitter for the Bengals volleyball team after starting her career as a libero. The multi-sport standout, also a decorated softball pitcher, is praised by coaches and teammates for her power, versatility, and competitive fire as Oak Forest continues a strong start in South Suburban Conference play.
   

📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Small Street 2026 - Artisan Market & More →
  Crafted 1979 Bottle Shop & Tap Room, 19200 LaGrange Rd, Mokena
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Turning 65? Medicare Presentation →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  6:30 pm
• Cable Commission Meeting →
  15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• 9/11 Remembrance →
  15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  8:50 am
Saturday September 12
• Signature Saturdays "The RnB TurnUp" →
  4142 West 167th Street, Oak Forest
• Friends of the Library Book Sale →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Gaelic Park Book Clun 2026 -2027 begins September 13 →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Neuropathy & Chronic Nerve Pain Workshop →
  15000 S Cicero Ave, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Four C Notes Dinner & a Show →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Children's Irish Language Class →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Friends of the Library Fundraiser at Oak Forest Culver's →
  Midlothian Public Library
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Women's Club Annual Fall Craft/Vendor Fair and Car Show →
  St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9300 W 167th St, Orland Hills
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burbank wasnt ready —Howard Huckleberry Read on Patch

• Apparel Redefined posted a job opening for Production Assistant in Midlothian. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Front End Supervisor - Full-Time in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

• 2026 Summer Leaderboard (prepbaseballreport.com)

Tinley Park

• Column: Steve Millar's 3 takeaways from Week 3 of the high school football season in the Southland (chicagotribune.com)
• What's the Company Culture Like at Panduit in Tinley Park 2026? (builtinchicago.org)
• Tim McGraw Shares Rare Performance of His Morgan Wallen, HARDY and Eric Church Collaboration, 'McArthur' (holler.country)

Orland Park

• The Great Pumpkin Party Returns To Centennial Park October 3 (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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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