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🌱 Patch AM: Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy

Be sure to catch Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar

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Hi Oak Lawn! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New parent voice joins Oak Lawn High School board
  • Seventeen new staff members join Oak Lawn Community High School
  • Oak Lawn businesses gain reliable workers through CHSD 218's Adult Transition Program

Also on today's calendar: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 60.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oak Lawn Community High School Dist. 229 Taps Kelli Evans To Fill Board Vacancy (patch.com) — Oak Lawn residents have a new voice on the Community High School District 229 board as Kelli Evans is appointed to fill a vacancy through the April 2027 election. A District 123 parent with two children in local schools, Evans emphasizes student safety, support, and preparation for life after graduation. District leaders say her community perspective will strengthen Oak Lawn's central high school and its connection to families.
   

• Oak Lawn Community High School Welcomes 17 New Staff Members For 2026-2027 School Year (patch.com) — Oak Lawn Community High School is expanding support for students by welcoming 17 new staff members for the 2026-27 school year, from classroom teachers to counselors and technology specialists. The hires span English, science, social science, special education, music, psychology, social work, and student support roles. Families in Oak Lawn can expect more resources focused on helping students learn, grow, and feel supported on campus.
   

• CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program Offers Hidden Talent Pool That Local Employers Can't Ignore (patch.com) — Oak Lawn-area employers are being invited to tap into a growing pool of motivated young adults with disabilities through CHSD 218's Adult Transition Program, which offers free on-site training and job coaching. Students already work at Oak Lawn businesses like Grove Coffee, the Children's Museum, and the park district, gaining skills and confidence while helping partners reduce turnover and improve service. Local companies can join the program at no cost and may qualify for tax credits.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Park Lawn Queen of Hearts Rolls Over After First Drawing of New Board —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
  • Crown the King Rolls Over! Jackpot Climbs to $12,290+ at Birdies! —Mark Dynia Read on Patch
  • Chicago golfer wins trip to Pebble Beach —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Burbank. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Evergreen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Lawn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Ridge

  • Week 1 high school football schedule for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County (chicagotribune.com)
  • Evergreen Park among 155 Illinois cities tied for 128th in July scam reports (southcooknews.com)

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Bridgeview

  • Chicago-area family awaits USS Lincoln sailor's return as community rallies support (abc7chicago.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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