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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Village Recycling and Shredding Event at 80th Ave Train Station South Lot
  • Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market at Soundgrowler Brewing Co.
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center

... and check out 7 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 20
  • Kindergarten First Day of School
    Indian Hill Inidan Hill
    8:30 am
  • Churchill Supply Drop-Off
    Winston Churchill School Churchill School
    4:00 pm
  • Bookmobile Stops - Orland Hills →
    Tinley Park Public Library, 7851 Timber Dr, Tinley Park
    4:45 pm
  • PFA Ice Cream Social
    Palos Heights SD 128 Palos Heights, IL 60463
    5:00 pm
  • Pajama Storytime
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    6:00 pm

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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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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