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Also on today's calendar: Million Dollar Quartet! - Award Winning Musical and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: My friend David had his id stolen. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Oak Park proposes nearly 8% increase in village portion of property tax levy (chicagotribune.com) — Oak Park officials are weighing a nearly 8% increase in the village's share of the property tax levy for the 2027 budget, helping fund operations, pensions, and debt. The plan also backs new bond-funded projects, added bike lanes, and several new village positions, including E.C.H.O. program staff and parking compliance specialists, with a final vote expected Dec. 8.
• Cities Deploy Extra Police and Curfews Ahead of Halloween Street Takeovers (thebeltwayreport.com) — Oak Park police are stepping up Halloween patrols and safety measures after last year's downtown chaos involving hundreds of teens, fights, and gunfire. The department plans more officers on duty and added precautions tonight, while other cities nationwide use curfews and extra enforcement to prevent disruptive street takeovers and youth gatherings.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "My friend David had his id stolen." — Now we just call him Dav. (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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