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🌱 Patch AM: Oak Lawn Community High School Welcomes 17 New Staff Members For 2026-2027 School Year

And check out Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Oak Lawn Patch calendar

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Hello again Oak Lawn! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the 17 new staff members shaping OLCHS this year
  • How Oak Lawn businesses tap a hidden workforce through CHSD 218

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

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oak Lawn Community High School Welcomes 17 New Staff Members For 2026-2027 School Year (patch.com) — Oak Lawn families will see many new faces at Oak Lawn Community High School this year, as 17 staff members join the team in roles ranging from classroom teachers to support staff and administration. The additions include new leaders in English, social science, and special education, as well as psychology, social work, technology, music, and full-time substitutes, all aimed at strengthening student support.
   

• CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program Offers Hidden Talent Pool That Local Employers Can't Ignore (patch.com) — Oak Lawn's CHSD 218 Adult Transition Program is connecting local businesses with a motivated group of young adults with disabilities, offering job training at sites like the Children's Museum in Oak Lawn, Grove Coffee, and the Oak Lawn Park District. With job coaches such as retiree Sean Flood, the program helps employers fill staffing needs while students gain real-world skills, confidence, and a path toward independence.
   

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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
  • 143 Golfers, One Mission: Creating Possibilities —St. Coletta's of Illinois Read on Patch
  • Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (Part Time) Worth, IL 60482 in Worth. Apply here.
  • Ulta Beauty, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialty Beauty Advisor - Clinique 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

Alsip

  • Southland crime: Mokena armed robbery, Orland Park identify theft, and more (chicagotribune.com)
  • DRIVER / Equipment Maintenance (Bridgeview, IL) - Lifting Gear Hire Corp - Chicago, IL, US (dice.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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