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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Oak Park-born philanthropist remembered for shaping Napervilleā€™s civic spirit

Also check out Voices of Hope Community Chorus ā€” Fall Invitation on the Oak Park Patch calendar

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What's up Oak Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oak Park-born philanthropist remembered for shaping Naperville's civic spirit

Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
  • Wednesday: A thunderstorm possible, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This week in DuPage County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Aug. 23-29) (dupagepolicyjournal.com) — Oak Park gets a brief but meaningful mention as the birthplace of Mary E. Miller, whose later philanthropic work significantly shaped life in Naperville and DuPage County. The piece looks back on her charitable efforts, community-building leadership, and lasting legacy of civic engagement during the week of August 23–29.
   

📸 Around Oak Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday August 24
  • Village Board Meeting Click Here for Information
    Village of Melrose Park 1000 25th Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
    1:00 pm
  • Cross Country Practice
    Elmhurst SD 205 Churchville Middle School, 155 Victory Pkwy, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    3:30 pm
  • B/O Scott Recruitment
    Mannheim SD 83 Scott School
    4:00 pm
  • Simple Stitches Crochet Club: Study Hall
    Austin-Irving Branch Library 6100 West Ivring Park Road, Chicago, IL 60634
    6:00 pm
  • Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting →
    Riverside, IL Calendar, 1 Burling Rd, Riverside
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Preschool Students First Day of School!
    Greene Chicago, IL 60609
  • MAP Testing, 2nd-5th
    Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
  • District Institute Day
    Riverside SD 96 Riverside, IL 60546
  • PTA Meeting
    Elmhurst SD 205 Elmhurst, IL 60126
    9:00 am
  • Middle School Makers (Grades 5-8)
    River Forest Public Library 735 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL, 60305, US
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Roehl Transport posted a job opening for CDL Training - on-the-job program in Oak Park. Apply here.
  • Proviso Township High Schools District 209 posted a job opening for Permanent Building Substitute Teacher in Forest Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

Forest Park

  • Dozens of Forest Park garages turn into art galleries for annual event (wgntv.com)
  • Mint Cannabis Agent in Charge - Forest Park in Forest Park, IL (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • LifeSpeed launches new day program in Forest Park for adults with special needs (abc7chicago.com)

Berwyn

  • Stage Buzz: The Ooozin' Ahhs at Berwyn Car Show • Cigars and Stripes BBQ • Berwyn (illinoisentertainer.com)
  • One Year Ago Today, We Lost the Last Surviving Member of the Vocal Quartet Whose No. 1 Hit Soundtracked 'Halloween,' 'Deadpool,' and 'Stranger Things' (americansongwriter.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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