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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale and 10 more events

Also check out Pet Blessing on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Hi Oak Forest! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

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Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pet Blessing at Fatih United Methodist Church 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Parkj, IL 60462
  • Dark Arts & Oddities Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Haunted Forest Sidewalk Market at Flannery's in the Forest

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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  • Hey Neighbors!
    What's the best place to donate clothes, shoes, coats, household items etc to. Not goodwill (please), I've seen behind the curtain there and I'd… (Nextdoor Oak Forest)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Oak Forest. Apply here.
  • Orkin posted a job opening for Commercial Pest Control Technician in Midlothian. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tinley Park

  • Carlos Santana, 79, Is Back In Las Vegas For His 14th Year At The House Of Blues (doyouremember.com)

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Orland Park

  • Newly Formed Foundation Honors Late Orland Teen's Legacy, Supports Kids & Families In Cancer Fights (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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