🌱 Patch AM: What Oak Forest residents should do after a third rabid bat

Hello Oak Forest! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Oak Forest residents should do after a third rabid bat
• Oak Forest Fire Department is hiring a firefighter with strong pay

Also on today's calendar: Annual Spooky Bash: Clue Edition and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Clearing and warm, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Third Rabid Bat Found In Oak Forest: Cook County (patch.com) — Health officials confirm a third rabid bat has been found recently in Oak Forest, this time near the 6200 block of El Morro Lane, prompting renewed safety warnings. Residents are urged to keep pets leashed and vaccinated, avoid handling bats or skunks, and contact a doctor if bitten or exposed. Concerns can be reported to Cook County Animal and Rabies Control.
   

• 10 Fire Departments Hiring Fire Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs (firehouse.com) — Oak Forest residents interested in firefighting careers can now apply for a firefighter position with the Oak Forest Fire Department, offering a starting salary of $72,349. The role appears alongside openings nationwide, but this local listing could appeal to those seeking stable, well-paying public safety work close to home. Application details are available through the posting link.
   

📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• City Hall Closed →
  Oak Forest

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Other local events

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
• Farmers Market →
  157th Street Metra Parking Lot, 157th Street and Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest
  4:00 pm
• Consumer Protection Commission Meeting →
  Blue Room, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Preschool Story Time →
  Acorn Public Library District, 15624 Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  11:00 am
• Veterans Commission Meeting →
  Blue Room, 15440 S. Central Avenue, Oak Forest
  7:30 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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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday October 11
• Sensory Play Hour →
  Alsip-Merrionette Park Library District, 11960 S. Pulaski, Alsip
  1:30 pm
• Radium Girls →
  Tinley Park Performing Arts, 16801 S 80th Ave, Tinley Park
  2:00 pm
• Crosstown Comedy at Riddles →
  Riddles Comedy Club, 5055 West 111th Street, Alsip
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09178) - 5210 159th in Oak Forest. Apply here.
• Sonic posted a job opening for Crew Member in Country Club Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

• Chicagoland Freshman Free: Quick Hits (prepbaseballreport.com)

Tinley Park

• Sourdough starter: The Ancestral Oven grows from farmers market stand to Oak Lawn destination (chicagotribune.com)
• Automotive Headliner Fabrics Market To 2035: Lightweighting and Acoustic Demand Drive Growth (indexbox.io)
• For Sale: 1961 Chevrolet Impala in Alsip, Illinois (classiccars.com)

Palos Heights

• 'Struggle At Every Turn' For Palos Heights Couple Wanting Answers After Dog's Fatal Mauling (patch.com)
• Reaction to Nazar's suspension, Bedard's next step, line adjustments and more (blackhawkup.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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