🌱 Patch AM: What can this year’s Answer Book help you discover in Oak Park?

Morning Oak Park! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What can this year's Answer Book help you discover in Oak Park?
• Why a dropped case against an Oak Park protester still matters

Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2026 Answer Book (oakpark.com) — If you're looking to plug into Oak Park life, this year's Answer Book pulls together practical details on libraries, museums, music lessons, cooking, and more across Oak Park and River Forest. It highlights neighborhood institutions, local history, and ways to enjoy these suburbs' close‑knit feel and cultural offerings throughout the year.
   

• Prosecutor with colorful past back at center of controversy in US attorney's office (chicagotribune.com) — A longtime Chicago federal prosecutor is again under scrutiny for how grand jury records were handled in a politically charged protest case, echoing controversies from his El Rukn days. One dropped case involved an Oak Park resident arrested during immigration protests, where video evidence later supported his innocence and led prosecutors to dismiss the charge.
   

📸 Around Oak Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation →
  St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Fundraising in the Age of AI →
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

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
Friday August 28
• Ladies Night "Red Bottoms" Sip and Paint →
  Toast To Paint, 7185 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Crafting Corner
  Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  1:30 pm
• Concerts in the Park- Members Only: Park District of Oak Park
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park (800 W Lake Street, Oak Park 60302)
  6:00 pm
Monday August 24
• First Day for Preschool
  Berwyn South SD 100 EM, HI, IR, KO, PE
• First Day of School - MECC
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
• iReady Testing
  Hillside District 93 Hillside, IL 60162
• K - 5th First Day of School!
  Greene Chicago, IL 60609
• Back to School
  Hernandez Chicago, IL 60632
• Village Board Meeting Click Here for Information
  Village of Melrose Park 1000 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
  1:00 pm
• Cross Country Practice
  Elmhurst SD 205 Churchville Middle School, 155 Victory Pkwy, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  3:30 pm
• B/O Scott Recruitment
  Mannheim SD 83 Scott School
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I found an unchipped kitten yesterday and now of course he's family.
  I was looking at local vets and I was wondering if anybody had any reviews. Sploot in Forest Park on Circle. (Nextdoor Southtown Oak Park)

• CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Oak Park. Apply here.
• Cardenas Markets LLC posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Berwyn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Forest Park

• Dozens of Forest Park garages turn into art galleries for annual event (wgntv.com)
• Mint Cannabis Dispensary Agent - Forest Park in Forest Park, IL (cleveland.com)
• Shelbyville To Honor Those Lost To Substance Abuse (taylorvilledailynews.com)

Berwyn

• One Year Ago Today, We Lost the Last Surviving Member of the Vocal Quartet Whose No. 1 Hit Soundtracked 'Halloween,' 'Deadpool,' and 'Stranger Things' (americansongwriter.com)

Chicago

• More Than $1M In Property Stolen From Gold Coast Home: PD (patch.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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