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🌱 Patch AM: Considering ABA therapy in Oak Lawn? Here’s what a good clinic provides.
Coming up on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar: 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox
Hello Oak Lawn! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Considering ABA therapy in Oak Lawn? Here's what a good clinic provides.
- How many scams hit Oak Lawn residents in just one month?
Also on today's calendar: 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Thursday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What Parents Should Expect From An ABA Program At A Nearby Clinic (hometownstation.com) — If you're exploring ABA therapy in Oak Lawn, this guide explains what a solid local clinic should offer, from clear intake assessments to measurable goals and respectful behavior support. It also highlights practical details like office hours, insurance, parking, and communication so families can better judge whether a nearby provider truly fits their child's needs. 
• Oak Lawn among 70 cities tied for 58th in Illinois scam reports in July (southcooknews.com) — Oak Lawn logged two scam reports with the Better Business Bureau's Scam Tracker in July 2026, up from one the previous month, with an online purchase scam causing a $90 loss. Residents can use BBB Scam Tracker to research reported scams and share their own experiences, helping neighbors recognize and avoid similar schemes affecting local wallets.
📸 Around Oak Lawn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Lawn
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★ Featured events ★
- 7th Annual Developmental Disability Awareness Night with the Chicago White Sox →
Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago
5:30 pm - Huge Rummage Sale at the Children's Farm at The Center →
The Children's Farm at The Center, 12700 SW Hwy, Palos Park, IL, 60464 East Side of SW Hwy,
8:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
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Other local events
- Wits Workout and More (R) at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
10:00 am - Cricut Craft: Tote Bag at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
6:00 pm - Paint n Sip →
Jenny's Steak and Banquets, 11041 Menard Ave, Chicago Ridge
6:00 pm - Understanding Stroke: Awareness, Risks, and Prevention With Advocate Health Care at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
6:30 pm - Refreshing Reads With OLPL →
Avenue Flower Shop & Wine Bar, 10632 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn
7:30 pm - Friends Book Discussion Group at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
1:00 pm - Timeless Trivia With Panorama (PACE) (R) at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
2:00 pm - 3D Printing Basics at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
2:00 pm - SWD Fall Picture day 2026
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Sward School-1-SWD-Gym (100) - HMT - Fall Picture Day
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 Hometown School-1-HMT-MPR (100)
9:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
📣 Oak Lawn Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Oak Lawn PatchAM possible:
- Premier Paws at Burbank — (708) 581-1000
- Al Basha Sweets Co — (708) 233-0826
- Orland Painting and Decorating Service LLC — (708) 415-2290
- Krapils Steakhouse and Patio — (708) 448-2012
- Jenny's Steak and Banquets — (708) 229-2272
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Park Lawn Super Bingo Brings Big Payouts and Local Food Vendors to Oak Lawn —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Oak Lawn. Apply here.
- Oak Lawn Park District posted a job opening for Bartender (Mornings/Mid Afternoons) in Oak Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Lawn here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Shake Up Your Outdoor Storytime with Colored Powder (ala.org)
- Robert John Bagdonas (villages-news.com)
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- Real Salt Lake Faces Liga Mx Power Club León in Tuesday Leagues Cup Quarterfinal (oursportscentral.com)
Bridgeview
- Damani Morris, Stagg snap 10-game losing streak (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Ok Oak Lawn! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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