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🌱 Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026 and 11 more events

Westchester, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Westchester! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Sunny Fun Artisan Market at More Brewing in Villa Park! at More Brewing Company
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
  • Schools and District Closed - 4th of July Observance at La Grange SD 102

... and check out 3 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: It takes longer to run from 2nd to 3rd base than between the other bases,why? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Pleasant with sunny spells, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the a.m., temps: high: 84, low: 73.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, hot and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

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Other local events
    Sunday June 28
  • Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center Sunday, June 28, 2026
    Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
    9:00 am
  • Thursday July 2
  • Schools and District Closed - 4th of July Observance
    La Grange SD 102 La Grange Park, IL 60526
  • Friday July 3
  • Closed - July 4th
    Lindop SD 92 Broadview, IL 60155
  • All Schools and Administration Center Closed
    La Grange SD 102 La Grange Park, IL 60526
  • Saturday July 4
  • 4th of July Parade
    Westchester Park District - Community Center, 10201 Bond St, Westchester
    9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday June 27
  • Volunteer Restoration Workday
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Churchill Woods
    8:30 am
  • Volunteer Workday at the Nursery
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Blackwell
    9:00 am
  • Tank & the Beez: Tinley Park Farmers Market
    Harmony Square, 6700 North St, Tinley Park
    9:00 am
  • Milking Demonstration
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
    9:30 am
  • House Tour: Dairy Month
    Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Kline Creek Farm
    10:00 am
  • Teen Volunteer Opportunity
    Hinsdale Public Library -
    10:00 am
  • "Try-It" Mental & Behavioral Health Fair
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce West 40 415 Lexington St. in Maywood, Illinois.
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Specialist in Westchester. Apply here.
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago posted a job opening for Stationary Engineer in Westchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Broadview

  • Immigrants In Illinois Are Finding Success Challenging Their Detention In Federal Court (blockclubchicago.org)
  • UChicago Prof says Trump admin has ‘waged war on all of us,' ICE is ‘terrorizing our communities' (campusreform.org)
  • David French: A malicious chapter in the history of American justice (twincities.com)

Brookfield

Hinsdale

  • Not Making Cut: Hinsdale Central Practice Draws Concern (patch.com)

Ok Westchester! 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: There is a Short-Stop in the middle (Thank you Dave L. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westchester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Westchester

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.