Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dominic Phillips, 60 (oakpark.com) — Oak Park readers are informed of the passing of Dominic Eugene Phillips, 60, who died here on Aug. 2 and proudly graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School. Family remember his humor, Kermit the Frog impressions, love of cooking, and devotion to his partner and mother. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Author Visit: Rare to Well-Done: Talking Burgers with Maggie Hennessy Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US 7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
New Member Breakfast August 2026 → Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets. 8:00 am
Middle School Connections Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, IL 60302 8:45 am
Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US 9:00 am
Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US 10:00 am
Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park Oak Park Public Library 705 Fillmore, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US 10:00 am
Region Meeting Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US 10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I got Taras's number from someone who had used him before, and it ended up being a good one to save. He recently handled the wallpaper at my place and was really consistent about showing up when he said he would. He worked carefully, kept things tidy… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking), Starbucks (T3270) in Oak Park. Apply here.
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Full Time in River Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
River Forest
River Forest village board barely passes Madison Street development with 4-3 vote (oakpark.com)
Mint Cannabis Security Guard - Forest Park in Forest Park, IL (masslive.com)
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