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🌱 Patch AM: How much Oak Park will now bill CTA for emergency calls.

And on the Oak Park Patch calendar - Democracy Doesn't Defend Itself

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How much Oak Park will now bill CTA for emergency calls.
  • Which 2026 House candidates will appear on Oak Park ballots?

Also on today's calendar: Democracy Doesn't Defend Itself and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oak Park to seek reimbursement for emergency services along CTA Blue and Green lines (chicagotribune.com) — Oak Park officials have approved joining neighboring suburbs in billing the CTA for police, fire, EMS, and civilian responder calls along the Blue and Green Lines running through town, potentially recouping tens of thousands of dollars annually. The new agreement, driven by Oak Park's fire and finance leaders, sets specific per-call fees and starts retroactive billing for incidents from June through year's end.
   

• Who is running for the U.S. House in the Chicago area during the 2026 midterm elections? (cbsnews.com) — Oak Park voters are part of a crowded 2026 U.S. House landscape, with multiple open seats and long-serving incumbents seeking re-election across Chicago-area districts. One key race features state Rep. La Shawn Ford, whose current district includes Oak Park, vying to replace retiring Congressman Danny Davis in the 7th District alongside perennial Republican challenger Chad Koppie.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "Just Empty the House" Is Doing Some Heavy Lifting —Laurie Christofano Read on Patch
  • CEVA Logistics posted a job opening for Air Export Customer Service Representative III - Melrose Park, IL in Melrose Park. Apply here.
  • 7-eleven posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Melrose Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

  • St. Norbert volleyball falls to Concordia University-Chicago (wtaq.com)

Cicero

  • Loyola University Chicago Launches Course Examining Sports Betting Regulation and Mental Health Risks (sccgmanagement.com)

Chicago

  • Woman Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing Of 7-Year-Old Girl: Chicago Police (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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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