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Good morning to you Oak Lawn! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. β˜•οΈοΈ

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  • Why Oak Lawn police are pursuing new charges after an interstate truck theft.

Also on today's calendar: The Boo-Tique Market Craft & Vendor Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm with clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌢 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 'Is she crazy?': Woman accused in Rufus King case arrested after Brookfield truck theft (wisn.com) β€” Oak Lawn police arrested a 23-year-old woman after a chase and minor crash in a truck stolen from a Wisconsin couple, finding a loaded gun in the glove box. The suspect had been released days earlier in Milwaukee on a separate case involving alleged misconduct at a high school. Oak Lawn authorities are now referring multiple charges, including reckless driving and unlawful use of a weapon.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" β€” A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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