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In today's newsletter:

  • How new Wright Home volunteers are reshaping tours in Oak Park
  • What we know about the Fenwick High School parking garage fire
  • How OPRF's no‑bus decision could change your student's commute

Also on today's calendar: Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4) and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Occasional afternoon rain, temps: high: 74, low: 67.
  • Thursday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Frank Lloyd Wright draws volunteers from 'all walks of life' to Oak Park to help interpret his architectural legacy (chicagotribune.com) — Oak Park residents and architecture fans are stepping up as new volunteer interpreters at the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, helping guide tours and share the village's rich architectural heritage. With an eight‑week training program underway, locals from varied backgrounds are finding community, purpose, and a deeper connection to Oak Park's world‑famous Wright landmarks.
   

2. Parking Garage Fire Damages 5 Vehicles, Forces Fenwick HS Evacuation in Oak Park: Officials (ground.news) — Students and staff at Fenwick High School in Oak Park were evacuated Monday after a vehicle fire on the third floor of the school's parking garage sent smoke billowing through the structure. Oak Park fire and police crews responded quickly, the blaze damaged five vehicles, and officials reported no injuries while they continue investigating the cause.
   

3. OPRF votes against adding any student bus service (oakpark.com) — Families in Oak Park and River Forest should know OPRF's school board has voted to seek a state waiver so it can continue not providing yellow‑bus service, relying instead on PACE and CTA transit. Parents from northwest River Forest and southeast Oak Park argue current buses are unreliable, while officials cite multimillion‑dollar costs and driver shortages as key obstacles.
   

4. Ohio State Highway Patrol investigating crash that killed Akron woman (kentucky.com) — Three Oak Park residents suffered minor injuries in a fatal two-car crash on I-480 near Akron late Saturday night, in which a 26-year-old Akron woman was killed. All occupants were wearing seat belts, and westbound lanes were closed for several hours as Ohio authorities investigated.
   

5. Community news: New tennis courts at Elmhurst park, Hinsdale hospital certified, more (chicagotribune.com) — Oak Park music lovers can hear the Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest open its 95th season Oct. 4 with American music at Concordia University in nearby River Forest. The roundup also highlights new Elmhurst tennis courts, a Hinsdale hospital stroke certification, Triton College's Oct. 7 career fair, and a Franklin Park parade and Pumpkin Fest.
   

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  • Lost dog.
    Ran away from my house about an hour ago, his name is AJ and he is friendly. If you see him please call 708-616-2480. (Nextdoor Southtown Oak Park)
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