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Coffee in hand, Oak Park? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Oak Park trustee is challenging federal immigration enforcement actions

Also on today's calendar: Automotive Basics: A Beginner-Friendly Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a few showers, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicago-area residents begin claims process against federal government over 'Operation Midway Blitz' (abc7chicago.com) — An Oak Park village trustee is among 15 Chicago-area residents seeking damages from the federal government over alleged abuses during "Operation Midway Blitz," including his own eight-hour ICE detention. Their newly filed tort claims describe harsh conditions, injuries, and chemical agents used at protests, starting a process that could lead to a federal lawsuit within months.
   

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  • `Packing for Retirement' Workshop Series Set For Park Ridge, River Forest and Elmhurst —Kate Trudeau Read on Patch
  • The Chicago Blues Angels - live on the Outdoor Rooftop —Mike Brick Read on Patch
  • FirstCash, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - 2397 in Oak Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

River Forest

  • Kim Theriault to Lecture on Arshile Gorky for Tekeyan Cultural Association Boston Sept. 18 (mirrorspectator.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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