Wednesday: Occasional afternoon rain, with a high of 68 and low of 63 degrees.
Thursday: Rain, temps: high: 71, low: 56.
Friday: Chance of a little a.m. rain, with a high of 66 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fire in Fenwick High School parking garage blamed on electric vehicle (cbsnews.com) — A fire in the Fenwick High School parking garage in Oak Park on Monday damaged at least five cars but caused no injuries or structural damage, officials say. The blaze, blamed on an electric vehicle on the third floor, briefly evacuated the school, and upper garage levels remain closed while classes continue as normal.
• Best private high schools in Illinois (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Families in Oak Park may be pleased to see a local private high school earn an A+ grade in a new statewide ranking of Illinois' top private schools. The list, based on Niche's 2027 data, highlights strong academics, favorable student-teacher ratios, and college readiness at standout campuses across the state, including one right in town.
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🗞 Nearby News
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