🌱 Patch AM: When you can brave Oak Forest’s Twisted Estates haunted attraction

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In today's newsletter:

• When you can brave Oak Forest's Twisted Estates haunted attraction

Also on today's calendar: Multi family garage sale Oct9th-Oct11th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Happy Haunted Horror Halloween from Twisted Estates in Oak Forest Illinois! (blogspot.com) — Oak Forest thrill‑seekers can visit Twisted Estates, a free walk‑through haunted attraction at 15200 Laramie Ave, open Fridays and Saturdays 7–10 p.m. and Sundays 7–9 p.m. Now in its fifth season with new rooms and scares, the volunteer-run haunt is praised for professional-level monsters, lighting, and sound, with donations welcomed to support the effort.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9
• Multi family garage sale Oct9th-Oct11th →
  15148 Le Claire Ave, Oak Forest
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ →
  8101 151st St, Orland Park
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 9
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
Saturday October 10
• 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale →
  281 Ontario St, Frankfort
  8:00 am
• Signature Saturdays "The RnB TurnUp" →
  The Linger Martini Bar, 4142 West 167th Street, Oak Forest
  8:00 pm
Monday October 12
• City Hall Closed →
  Oak Forest IL
Tuesday October 13
• Music and Movement Story Time →
  Acorn Public Library District, 15624 Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  10:30 am
• City Council Meeting →
  Council Chambers, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Court Hearings →
  Council Chambers, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  10:00 am
• Senior Citizens Commission Meeting →
  Oak Forest Park District, 15601 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  1:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Annual Spooky Bash: Clue Edition →
  Midlothian Public Library, 14701 Kenton Ave, Midlothian
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 22
• Your Wishes - Your Plans →
  Chicago Gaelic Park, 6119 147th St, Oak Forest
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part-Time in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Early Voting for Suburban Cook County Voters Begins October 7 at Six Locations, Expands To 56 Sites October 19 (newsbreak.com)
• Elections: Here's how to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election (thelansingjournal.org)

Tinley Park

• Tinley Park's Randy Ludke realizes 'I didn't want to quit,' takes control at QB after two years of injuries (chicagotribune.com)
• Tinley Park will allow library workers to stay on village healthcare, but at sharply increased cost (chicagotribune.com)
• Fuerza Regida Up To A Record 10 Shows At Mexico City's Palacio De Los Deportes (pollstar.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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