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In today's newsletter:

• What's next for the struggling Mohr Concrete strip mall in Oak Park?
• What this federal court win means for Oak Park's all‑electric future

Also on today's calendar: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
• Wednesday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Last business on Mohr Concrete property hangs onto hope (oakpark.com) — A long‑time convenience store on the Mohr Concrete property is hanging on as most of the surrounding strip mall sits vacant and redevelopment options are explored. Oak Park officials say the site's future depends on the owners and potential developers, but note they can help the store relocate by identifying other available spaces in Oak Park if redevelopment forces a move.
   

• Federal judge backs Oak Park's all-electric building rule in Illinois, rejects gas lawsuit (thecooldown.com) — Oak Park's new-building all‑electric requirement has just been upheld by a federal judge, confirming the village's authority to push aggressive climate policy despite a gas-industry-backed lawsuit. Local leaders say the decision strengthens efforts to cut pollution, protect residents' health, and could encourage other communities to follow Oak Park's lead on electrifying new homes and businesses.
   

📸 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
• "La Luna" Sip and Paint →
  Toast To Paint, 7185 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago
  7:00 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

Tuesday August 18
• Teacher Institute Day
  Berwyn South SD 100 3401 Gunderson Ave. , Berwyn, IL , IL 60402
  8:00 am
• FRED Parent Support Group Meeting
  River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US
  12:00 pm
• Supply Drop Off - All Schools
  Berwyn South SD 100 3401 Gunderson Ave. , Berwyn, IL , IL 60402
  1:30 pm
• Novel Thoughts
  Austin-Irving Branch Library 6100 West Ivring Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
  4:00 pm
• Supply Drop Off
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  4:30 pm
• Ice Cream Social
  River Grove SD 85-5 River Grove, IL 60171
  5:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting Roosevelt School
  Roosevelt School River Forest, IL 60305
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting Roosevelt Middle School
  Lincoln Elem School River Forest, IL 60305
  6:00 pm
• Senior College Parent Night
  York Comm High School Elmhurst, IL 60126
  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

• All are invited to the Pace Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, August 19 at 9:30 AM.
  You can attend in person at Pace Headquarters in Arlington Heights or watch online. Agenda and livestream details are here: https://www.pacebus.com… (Nextdoor )

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Oak Park. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Amazon Customer Service Representative (Remote) in Riverside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

• Financial details of Madison Street redevelopment revealed (oakpark.com)

Forest Park

• Forest Park plans monthly Altenheim discussions (forestparkreview.com)
• Franklin-Brown TIF, a step closer (forestparkreview.com)

Berwyn

• 3733 East Ave Unit 1, Berwyn, IL 60402 (redfin.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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