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🌱 Senior Health Fair and 11 more events
Coming up: Blackhawk Summer Packet Celebration on the University Park Patch calendar
Hello University Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Senior Health Fair at Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Park & Community Health
- Blackhawk Summer Packet Celebration at Park Forest SD 163
- Algonquin PreK Screening at Park Forest SD 163
... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 58.
- Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
📸 Around University Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in University Park
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- Senior Health Fair →
Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Park & Community Health Dining on the Green - 349 Main Street Park Forest IL 60466
10:00 am - Blackhawk Summer Packet Celebration
Park Forest SD 163 130 Blackhawk Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466, USA - Algonquin PreK Screening
Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466 - Mohawk Summer Packet Celebration
Park Forest SD 163 301 Mohawk St, Park Forest, IL 60466, USA - Tool Lending Library →
Village of Park Forest - Sustainability Park Forest Aqua Center - 30 N. Orchard Park Forest IL 60466
8:00 am - Late Start 9:25 AM
Park Forest SD 163 Park Forest, IL 60466
9:25 am - Board Meeting Finance Committee
Park Forest SD 163 240 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466
6:00 pm - Board Meeting Regular Session
Park Forest SD 163 240 South Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 August Meet, Greet & Network →
Frankfort Chamber of Commerce Social 45 Craft Kitchen 20805 LaGrange Rd Frankfort, IL 60423
8:00 am - Blues Harmonica →
Village of Park Forest - Recreation, Park & Community Health Dining on the Green - 349 Main Street Park Forest IL 60466
9:00 am - Recreation & Parks Board →
Park Forest, IL Calendar Park Forest, IL 60466
7:00 pm - Hickory Creek Meet and Greet 8:30 am-10:00 am
Frankfort CCSD 157C Frankfort, IL 60423
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonald's Shift Managers in Monee. Apply here.
- CJ Logistics America posted a job opening for Inventory Clerk - 1st Shift in Matteson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near University Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Forest
- 'All Americans' : Southland leaders call on Trump administration to reject polarization and issue disaster aid (harveyworld.org)
Matteson
- South Cook County family and kids events planned for Aug. 16-22 (southcooknews.com)
Chicago Heights
- South Chicago Chapel families may never know the truth about the cremated remains of loved ones, experts say (miamiherald.com)
- Find Top Floor Cleaning Jobs in Lindenwood, IL (care.com)
Ok University 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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