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🌱 Why Melrose Park’s mayor is pushing back on the O’Hare Flyer plan

Melrose Park, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you Melrose Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Melrose Park’s mayor is pushing back on the O’Hare Flyer plan

Also on today's calendar: Mint Cannabis Forest Park Grand Opening Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• O'Hare Flyer gets strong no from River Forest village board (oakpark.com) — Melrose Park residents should know their mayor has formally opposed the proposed O’Hare Flyer high‑speed rail line, which could affect nearby communities and travel patterns. River Forest’s village board also unanimously rejected the project after a packed public meeting, while regional officials raised concerns about safety, congestion, and emergency response along the planned route.
   

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  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Specialist - Part Time in Melrose Park. Apply here.
  • Ascension Health posted a job opening for Head Start Assistant Teacher in Broadview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Melrose Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maywood

  • John Prine: The Songwriter Who Could Find a Story in Anybody (959theranch.com)

River Forest

  • Senior programming coming to River Forest Civic Center's gym (oakpark.com)
  • River Forest Township's assessor now has a second title (oakpark.com)
  • River Forest residents push back on proposed express train connecting O'Hare to downtown (wgntv.com)

La Grange

  • La Grange Board Questions Proposed Removal Of Parking Power (patch.com)
  • La Grange Cops Getting Raises Over Next 4 Years (patch.com)
  • La Grange Studies Traffic In Neighborhood, Based On Resident Concerns (patch.com)

Ok Melrose 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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