🌱 How the new Metra Electric schedule changes your University Park commute
University Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning University Park! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How the new Metra Electric schedule changes your University Park commute
Also on today's calendar: CULTURE CONNECTION and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 63.
- Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metra sets new electric schedule (beverlyreview.net) — Metra is rolling out a new Metra Electric schedule June 15 that directly affects riders traveling to and from University Park, especially during the evening rush. All outbound University Park express trains will now stop at Hyde Park’s 55th-56th-57th Street station, and service will be more frequent at several South Side and branch line stops, so check the updated timetable before commuting. 
📸 Around University Park
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Upcoming Events in
University Park
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★ Featured events ★
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MSOC Picnic in the Park with a Purpose →
Governors Trail Park, 21402 Governors Hwy, Matteson
11:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Tool Lending Library →
Village of Park Forest Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
8:00 am -
Board Meeting →
Village of Park Forest Village Hall - 350 Victory Drive Park Forest IL 60466
10:00 am -
CULTURE CONNECTION →
Foster Park Fieldhouse, 1440 W 84th St, Chicago
12:00 pm -
2026 5PM Spring Concert Black Girls Dance® BIG DREAMS! →
Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park
5:00 pm -
Tool Lending Library →
Village of Park Forest Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
8:00 am
Saturday June 6
Sunday June 7
Saturday June 13
📣 University Park Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Contracting with Government Event →
Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park
9:00 am -
Police Commission Meeting →
Monee, IL Calendar, 5230 W. Court Street, Monee
6:30 pm -
Committee of the Whole 6:30 PM (Administrative/STEM Center - 20700
Neil Armstrong Elementary School Richton Park, IL 60471
6:30 pm -
Canva For Beginners →
Matteson Area Public Library District, 801 School Ave, Matteson
7:00 pm -
Emergency School Days (If Necessary)
Peotone Intermediate Center Frankfort, IL 60423 -
Senior Expo 2026 →
Monee, IL Calendar, 5218 W. Court Street, Monee
11:00 am
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for 1st shift Shipping in University Park. Apply here.
- Governors State University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - English AY25-26 in University Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Forest
- Mobile Museums of Tolerance Visits Park Forest (enewspf.com)
Flossmoor
- 'Jacks' Forever in Flossmoor: Village Accepts Sculpture Donation From Frankfort Arts Association (patch.com)
- Flossmoor Veterans' Memorial Offers Commemorative Bench Sponsorships (patch.com)
- Flossmoor honors Dick Condon ahead of 95th birthday (hfchronicle.com)
Homewood
- Flossmoor Veterans’ Memorial Offers Commemorative Bench Sponsorships (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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