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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Oak Park community mourns the passing of Dominic Eugene Phillips

Make time for Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. on the Oak Park Patch calendar

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Hey there, Oak Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oak Park community mourns the passing of Dominic Eugene Phillips

Also on today's calendar: Saxophonist Tim Warfield: Appearing Aug 20th - 23rd, at the Jazz Showcase. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dominic Phillips, 60 (oakpark.com) — Oak Park readers are informed of the passing of Dominic Eugene Phillips, 60, who died here on Aug. 2 and proudly graduated from Oak Park and River Forest High School. Family remember his humor, Kermit the Frog impressions, love of cooking, and devotion to his partner and mother. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • Author Visit: Rare to Well-Done: Talking Burgers with Maggie Hennessy
    Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • New Member Breakfast August 2026 →
    Oak Park River Forest Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
    8:00 am
  • Middle School Connections
    Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, IL 60302
    8:45 am
  • Oak Park Public Library Board Finance Committee Meeting
    Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
    9:00 am
  • Fair Housing Training for Housing Providers
    Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
    10:00 am
  • Shake, Rattle & Read at Euclid Square Park
    Oak Park Public Library 705 Fillmore, Oak Park, IL, 60304, US
    10:00 am
  • Region Meeting
    Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St., Oak Park, IL, 60301, US
    10:30 am
    • Saturday August 22
  • "La Luna" Sip and Paint →
    Toast To Paint, 7185 W Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday August 27
  • Voices of Hope Community Chorus is Seeking Experienced Singers →
    St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
    7:00 pm

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    He recently handled the wallpaper at my place and was really consistent about showing up when he said he would. He worked carefully, kept things tidy… (Nextdoor Oak Park)
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River Forest

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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