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Hello Oak Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How do Oak Park teachers' attendance rates compare across Illinois?

Also on today's calendar: Healing Field and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Batavia Unit School District 101 had 68.6% of teacher attendance rate during 2024-25 (kanecountyreporter.com) — State data comparing teacher attendance shows Oak Park Elementary District 97 at 99.2% and Oak Park and River Forest District 200 at 55.3%, alongside hundreds of other Illinois districts. While the story centers on Batavia's 68.6% rate, Oak Park families can use these figures to gauge how their local schools stack up statewide.
   

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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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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