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In today's newsletter:

• How a Western Springs chef levels up simple homemade pickles

Also on today's calendar: Brain Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 8 Chef Tips for Easy Homemade Pickles (foodandwine.com) — A Western Springs connection pops up in this national guide to better homemade pickles, as chef Paul Virant of Petite Vie shares how toasted spices deepen flavor. The piece walks home cooks through cucumbers, brines, herbs, and creative twists so you can experiment confidently in your own kitchen.
   

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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

Friday August 21
• Super Smash Bros Tournament →
  Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
  3:45 pm
Monday August 24
• 6th-8th Grade Choir AM rehearsals begin
  Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558
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
Saturday August 29
• 31st Street Antiques Opening Day →
  9046 31st St, Brookfield
  10:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Sunday Picnic at Western Springs Baptist Church →
  4475 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
  10:00 am

📣 Western Springs Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found a leather bag with dog supplies on Wolf road today.
  If it's yours-It's at the WS Police department. (Nextdoor Western Springs)

• Oberweis Dairy, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Western Springs. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Baker and Packager Associate at Walmart in Hodgkins, Illinois in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hinsdale

• 'Gut Punch': Clarendon Hills Official Retires After 8 Years (patch.com)
• Upset Clarendon Hills Residents Blame Golf Club For Flooding (patch.com)

La Grange

• U.S. Mid-Am champ Holtz cruises to Illinois Mid-Amateur title (amateurgolf.com)
• Fall 2026: Vibe Check: Blerds Underground (icv2.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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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