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Coffee in hand, Oak Forest? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday August 21
  • Books with Ms. Bonny
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    10:30 am
  • Worth Watching: Michael
    Worth Public Library District 6917 West 111th Street, Worth, IL 60482
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • Shred Event →
    Palos Heights, IL Calendar, Metra Station Parking Lot North End, Palos Heights
    9:00 am
    • Monday August 24
  • 1st day of student attendance
    HOMEWOOD SD 153 Homewood, IL 60430
  • Preschool Screenings
    Indian Hill
  • Whole School Picture Day
    Bremen High School Main Gym during PE Class
    7:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oak Forest. Apply here.
  • KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Crestwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crestwood

Tinley Park

  • Recycling Extravaganza, Shredding Event Set For Aug. 22 In Tinley Park (patch.com)

Orland Park

  • Orland Park Man, 43, Charged In Mall Crash That Killed Palos Hills Man: PD (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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