🌱 Patch AM: How Oak Park’s court win could reshape future building rules

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In today's newsletter:

• How Oak Park's court win could reshape future building rules

Also on today's calendar: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Court Victory for Oak Park Electrification Law Opens Door for Municipal Mandates (propmodo.com) — Oak Park's all-electric building law has been upheld by a federal judge, confirming the village's power to require new homes and businesses to forgo natural gas hookups. The ruling, issued July 30, strengthens local control over climate and health policy and could inspire similar electrification mandates in other communities watching Oak Park's approach to cleaner buildings.
   

📸 Around Oak Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. →
  Jazz Showcase, 806 S Plymouth Ct, Chicago
  8:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Oak Park Microbrew Review 2026 →
  1115 North Blvd, Oak Park
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Oak Park Micro Brew Review →
  Downtown Oak Park, 1010 Lake St Suite 114, Oak Park
  1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Voices of Hope Community Chorus is Seeking Experienced Singers →
  St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday August 17
• FINANCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING →
  River Grove, IL Calendar, 2621 N. Thatcher Avenue, River Grove
  10:00 am
• Elvis in the Park →
  River Grove, IL Calendar, 8701 W. Grand Avenue, River Grove
  1:00 pm
• Bingo for Adults
  Austin-Irving Branch Library 6100 West Ivring Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
  2:00 pm
• New Willard Family Welcome
  Willard Elem School Willard Elementary School, 1250 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 6
  4:15 pm
• Supply Drop Off
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  4:30 pm
• Meet and Greet with a Treat at All Schools
  Westchester Intermediate School Westchester, IL 60154
  5:00 pm
• Willard Back to School Picnic
  Willard Elem School Willard Elementary School, 1250 Ashland Ave, River Forest, IL 6
  5:00 pm
• Ice Cream Social
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  5:30 pm
• VILLAGE BOARD MEETING →
  River Grove, IL Calendar, 2607 N. Thatcher Avenue, River Grove
  6:00 pm
• Adult Book Discussion: The Wedding People
  West Addison Branch Library 7536 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Your Zestimate Has Never Stood in Your Kitchen —Laurie Christofano Read on Patch

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Oak Park. Apply here.
• Wild Fork posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest Park

• Mint Cannabis Facilities Manager in Forest Park, IL (mlive.com)
• Suburban police chief to resign after ICE agent allowed into offices (nbcchicago.com)

Berwyn

• 3733 East Ave Unit 1, Berwyn, IL 60402 (redfin.com)
• Berwyn Man Charged After Allegedly Striking Gas Station Employee While Trying To Cut Fuel Line (regionnewssource.org)
• Illinois man charged in Nolan Wells witness threats (wapt.com)

Cicero

• Cicero man charged with 4 felonies, including aggravated DUI, in June crash that killed 2 women, authorities announce (wgntv.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: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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