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🌱 Algonquin PreK Screening and 11 more events

You won't want to miss Tool Lending Library on the Park Forest Patch calendar

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

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Algonquin PreK Screening at Park Forest SD 163
  • Tool Lending Library at Village of Park Forest - Sustainability
  • Tool Lending Library at Park Forest, IL Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 3
  • Senior Picnic →
    Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Park & Community Health Dining on the Green - 349 Main Street Park Forest IL 60466
    9:00 am
  • Nonprofit Affinity Group / Annual Appeal Tuneup
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Tacos '76 838 Madison Oak Park, IL Parking: parking is available on Madison, or on neighboring side streets such as Grove.
    12:30 pm
  • Knot Just for Knitters →
    Crete Public Library District, 1177 Main St, Crete
    1:00 pm
  • Baseball HOME vs Memorial
    Crete-Monee Middle School Crete, IL 60417
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • On my way down Indianwood this afternoon heading South of Sauk Trail, I saw a whole caravan of Com Ed trucks parked on the West side of the street.
    Does anybody know about the situation there today? If the people who live there have lost their power in this heat, I am feeling very sorry for… (Nextdoor Shabbona Dr)

🗞 Nearby News

Chicago Heights

  • Police found 2 bodies in Clark Morgan's minivan years before gruesome discovery at Chicago funeral home (cbsnews.com)
  • Suburban grandma says dog sniffed her cancer, ultimately saved her life (abc7chicago.com)
  • Alumni (brown.edu)

Matteson

  • World Skate World Cup Figures September 18-20 at Lynwood Sports Center (patch.com)

Flossmoor

  • School administrators earned 78.3% higher than teachers in Flossmoor School District 161 in 2024-25 (southcooknews.com)

Ok Park Forest! 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: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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