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🌱 Patch AM: Social Worker at the Library and 12 more events
Happening soon: Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 on the Western Springs Patch calendar

Good morning Western Springs! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Sports Cards and More Show @ Orland Park Civic Center - Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Orland Park Civic Center
- 31st Street Antiques Opening Day
- Fundraising in the Age of AI
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Western Springs
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★ Featured events ★
- 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 - 31st Street Antiques Opening Day →
9046 31st St, Brookfield
10:00 am - Fundraising in the Age of AI →
12:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 15
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Other local events
- 6th-8th Grade Choir AM rehearsals begin
Western Springs SD 101 Western Springs, IL 60558 - 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 - 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 - Sunday Picnic at Western Springs Baptist Church →
4475 Wolf Rd, Western Springs
10:00 am - Knitting Circle →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
1:00 pm - Tween Book Club →
Thomas Ford Memorial Library, 800 Chestnut St, Western Springs
7:00 pm
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Sunday August 30
Thursday September 3
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- Advanced Family Medicine — (708) 929-6099
- Gleamly Exterior Cleaning — 7733440356
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I am looking for a fence repair company or individual.
Fence is leaning in the middle. Any suggestions? Thanks (Nextdoor Western Springs)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Member Assist Cart Attendant at Walmart in Hodgkins, Illinois in La Grange. Apply here.
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Downers Grove Middle School Nutrition - No Experience Required in Willowbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Western Springs here.
🗞 Nearby News
La Grange
- Find Top Online Math Tutoring Jobs in Calumet City, IL (care.com)
Brookfield
- Brookfield property transfers: Aug. 10 to 16 (shawlocal.com)
- Rev. Maurice J. Kissane, 88 (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Lyons
- Matthew Donnelly, who has an offer from Yale, leads way for Prospect in season-opening win over Stevenson (chicagotribune.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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