🌱 Patch AM: Knitting Circle and 12 more events

Hi Western Springs! 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:

• Brain Fair at Oak Brook Public Library
• 2026 Strike a Chord for Hayden Benefit Concert at Memorial Park Amphitheater
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 64.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📸 Around Western Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Brain Fair →
  Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook
  12:30 pm
• 2026 Strike a Chord for Hayden Benefit Concert →
  Memorial Park Amphitheater, La Grange Park
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 →
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• Knitting Circle →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  1:00 pm
• Plan Commission →
  Western Springs, IL Calendar
  7:00 pm
• Teen Board →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Super Smash Bros Tournament →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  3:45 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Social Worker at the Library →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  1:00 pm
• Homemade Ice Cream Cones →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  3:45 pm
• French Market Storytimes (off-site, drop-in) →
  914 Hillgrove Ave, Western Springs
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Mah Jongg Meet-Up Play →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  2:00 pm
• Western Springs Writers' Society →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Western Springs. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• RBHS girls golf hopes to ride wave of success (rblandmark.com)

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• NIU student charged with attempted murder in DeKalb stabbing released pending trial (shawlocal.com)

Ok Western Springs! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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