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🌱 Patch AM: 'Scoring Machine' Jayden Schlosser Steamrolls Defenders For Oak Lawn Spartan Football

Coming up: HomeBuyer Seminar 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! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Oak Lawn fullback powers undefeated Spartans toward playoff run
  • How the Wolfe Wildlife path overhaul will affect your fall walks

Also on today's calendar: HomeBuyer Seminar and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Scoring Machine' Jayden Schlosser Steamrolls Defenders For Oak Lawn Spartan Football (patch.com) — Oak Lawn football fans have a new hometown star in fullback Jayden Schlosser, who has powered the undefeated Oak Lawn Community High School Spartans with 602 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns this season. As the Spartans push toward the state playoffs, Schlosser's bruising runs and big-game performances set up a highly anticipated crosstown matchup against Richards at Korhonen Field on Oct. 2.
   

• Wolfe Wildlife Park set for major pathway makeover (southwestregionalpublishing.com) — Wolfe Wildlife Park's main walking path in Oak Lawn will be rebuilt this fall, bringing new pavement, lighting, and better accessibility along the popular route between 109th and 107th streets. Expect temporary closures and tree removals as Martam Construction completes the grant-funded project, with replacement trees and improved connections near Richards High School planned.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The St. Nicholas Ladies Philoptochos 53rd Annual Bazaar and Food Fair —St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Read on Patch
  • New Nonprofit Launches to Support St. Gerald School Families in Oak Lawn —The Giant Education Foundation Read on Patch
  • Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Oak Lawn. Apply here.
  • Advocate Aurora Health posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer III in Oak Lawn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Lawn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Ridge

Evergreen Park

  • Hoist A Stein At Evergreen Park Oktoberfest Saturday In Klein (Circle) Park (patch.com)

Palos Hills

  • League Of Women Voters Host Info Sessions For $115M MVCC Technical Career Program Referendum (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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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