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🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale and 14 more events

And on the Oak Forest Patch calendar - Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show

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Good day Oak Forest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Orland Park Coin & Stamp Show at Orland Park Civic Center 14750 S. Ravinia Ave.
  • 2026 Craig Bachman Fall Warehouse Sale
  • 911 Commission Meeting at Council Chambers

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 54 degrees.

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  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Midlothian. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Country Club Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

  • The Squeeze: Record Foreclosures Strike Cook County, School Filth Sparks Outrage, and a $600M Bridge Divides Will County: Chicagoland's Week In Review (newsbreak.com)
  • Chicagoland Freshman Free Showcase: Preview (prepbaseballreport.com)

Tinley Park

  • More Than 50 Artists, Vendors Featured In Dark Arts & Oddities Market At Tinley Brewery (patch.com)
  • Tinley Park's Dairy Palace debuts at Toronto film festival in premiere of 'Trash Mountain' (chicagotribune.com)
  • Vigil, Trivia, Butterfly Cupcakes: Crisis Center Rallies Support For Domestic Violence Awareness Month (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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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