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Wednesday May 13th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Oak Park homeowners must do before the June 18 appeal deadline
  • Meet the Oak Park singer earning national jazz honors this year
  • Oak Park native Gary Allan Black remembered by family and friends

Also on today's calendar: Rembrandt Chamber Musicians: Glinka Sextet with Marta Aznavoorian and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Friday: Breezy; a morning shower, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Property values for Oak Park Township (oakpark.com) — Oak Park property owners are getting new assessment notices that will shape their 2027 tax bills, and appeals for Oak Park Township are due by June 18. The assessor’s office explains how to check your property details, compare values, and file an appeal, with English and Spanish virtual workshops and detailed valuation reports available online for Oak Park neighborhoods.    

• Ava Preston Wins Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition (downbeat.com) — An Oak Park vocalist, Lily Alter, has been recognized as a third-place finalist in the prestigious Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, putting local talent on a national jazz stage. The contest, won by Cleveland singer Ava Preston, will bring all five finalists to perform in Washington, D.C., and opens its next round of entries this November.    

• Gary Allan Black (lakelandtimes.com) — Oak Park readers may pause to remember Gary Allan Black, who was born in Oak Park in 1960 and later made his home in Lac du Flambeau. The longtime Bun Runners owner is remembered for his love of the Northwoods, fishing, and time with his close-knit family. Private family services have been held according to his wishes.    

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • ABC Storytime →
    Melrose Park Public Library, 801 Broadway Ave, Melrose Park
    10:00 am
  • Afternoon Book Club
    River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
    1:30 pm
  • 8th Grade Blast Off
    River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
    3:30 pm
  • Story Stretchers (Grades K-4)
    River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Chicago Sellers May Have a Window This Spring —Laurie Christofano Read on Patch
  • South Side Exiles live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • Any recommendations for a reliable local mover who can handle packing, disassembling, and assembling furniture?
    Looking for movers with a truck. Gonna move around 6/27 for 1b1b at Oak Park. From Oak Park to South Loop around 11 miles. It's apartment to… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Oak Park. Apply here.
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser - Overnight in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

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  • Bank accounts at center of West Sub hospital fight will be reviewed (oakpark.com)

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  • Alicia Blue Announces Debut Album Country Desire (gratefulweb.com)
  • Jim's Original, Rivers and more: Chicago businesses closing in 2026 (axios.com)

Ok Oak Park! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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