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🌱 Patch AM: Mysteries in the Morning Book Group at OLPL and 11 more events
Be sure to catch KINGS CLUB for children on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar

Good morning Oak Lawn! 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. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- KINGS CLUB for children at Palos Hills Christian Assembly
- Halal Fest Fall Edition at Hometown Mercy Mosque
- Fall Family Fest at Harold L. Richards High School
... and check out 11 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 66.
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.
📸 Around Oak Lawn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Lawn
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★ Featured events ★
- KINGS CLUB for children →
Palos Hills Christian Assembly, 10600 88th Ave, Palos Hills
6:55 pm - Halal Fest Fall Edition →
Hometown Mercy Mosque, 8925 S Kostner Ave, Hometown
12:00 pm - Fall Family Fest →
Harold L. Richards High School, 10601 S Central Ave, Oak Lawn
3:00 pm - Park Lawn Summer Blast Grand Raffle – Win $10,000! →
Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club, 10700 W 153rd St, Orland Park
6:00 pm - Fioretti For Illinois Attorney General →
Capri Italian Restaurant, 12307 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights
5:30 pm - 30th Annual Dutch Festival →
Elim Christian Services, 13020 Central Ave, Crestwood
7:30 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Mysteries in the Morning Book Group at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
9:30 am - Movin' and Groovin' (T) at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
9:30 am - Teen Self Care Slowdown at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
4:00 pm - Wake up to donuts on your doorstep from Do-Rite! Order by 10pm Friday. →
6:00 am - Halal Fest: Fall Edition →
Hometown Mercy Mosque, 8925 S Kostner Ave, Hometown
12:00 pm - The RPG Club at OLPL →
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn
12:00 pm - Library on the Go: Cane's Sign-up Event for National Library Card Sign-up Month With OLPL →
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 11006 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn
12:00 pm - Meet Professor Pizza, Enjoy Grandma Style, NY Style, Deep Dish, & More! Order by 10am. →
2:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over as Jackpot Climbs to $76,355+ —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
- Joker Changes Everything at Park Lawn's Crown the King — Board Resets, Jackpot Hits $13,530+ —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
- After Walking Daughter Down the Aisle, She Walks Him to the Mound at Wrigley Field —Katie Dahlstrom Read on Patch
- Shake Shack posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member in Oak Lawn. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Oak Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Lawn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chicago Ridge
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Dispensary Associate - Part-Time in Chicago Ridge, IL (syracuse.com)
- 2024-25: Average administrator salary was 77% higher than teacher salary in Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 (southcooknews.com)
- Rabid Bat Found in Chicago Ridge (southwestmessengerpress.com)
Evergreen Park
- Citizens For A New Central Middle School Back Referendum For A New CMS On Nov. 3 Ballot (patch.com)
Palos Hills
- Traffic Alert: Road Closures And Alternate Routes For Autumn In The Park Parade (patch.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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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