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🌱 Patch AM: How will Cook County’s $8 million storm fund help Oak Forest?

Also, don't miss ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Good morning Oak Forest! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Cook County's $8 million storm fund help Oak Forest?

Also on today's calendar: ⭐️Final Market at the Barn of the Season⭐️ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: High clouds and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 48.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cook County pledges $8 million to help south suburban communities clean summer storm damage (suntimes.com) — Cook County leaders came to Oak Forest to announce an $8 million pledge to help south suburban communities clean up debris and recover from this summer's severe storms and tornado damage. Officials say the money will support both debris removal and broader community restoration, with work continuing until long-term recovery is complete.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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