🌱 What we know about the fatal domestic incident in Chicago Ridge

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In today's newsletter:

• What we know about the fatal domestic incident in Chicago Ridge

Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 27 and low of 22 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 30, low: 4. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 9 and low of -4 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Son Accused Of Beating Father To Death In 'Domestic Incident' (patch.com) — Chicago Ridge police say a 27-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after his 59-year-old father was found dead in a local apartment on South Austin Avenue. Authorities report the victim died from blunt force trauma, and the son was taken into custody at the scene, with a court appearance scheduled at the Bridgeview Courthouse.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chicago Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family!
  St Alphonsus Church, 1429 W Wellington Ave, Chicago
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Sip & Chat
  Grove Coffee, 4736 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn
  10:00 am

Sunday December 14

• Sports Cards and More Show & Toy Drive for Silver Cross 9 am - 2 pm + Santa Visits 10 am - 11 am
  Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Bingo with Bob
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Operation Santa Claus
  Chicago Ridge, IL Calendar Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  9:00 am
• Community Coat Drive: Distribution Day
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  11:00 am

Tuesday December 16

• DIY Workshop
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  4:00 pm
• Village Board Meeting
  Chicago Ridge, IL Calendar Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Senior Citizen Christmas Luncheon
  Chicago Ridge, IL Calendar , 11000 Ridgeland Avenue , Worth
  12:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Worth Watching
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  1:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Santa Cares Event
  Chicago Ridge, IL Calendar Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• New Member Breakfast December 2025
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets.
  8:00 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  9:30 am
• Jewelry Making
  Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Family Story Time
  Archer Heights Branch Library 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Oak Lawn

• Oak Lawn Students Challenged By Military To Create Dishes Using Meals-Ready-To-Eat (patch.com)
• Come To Manger Saturday For Mt. Zion Lutheran Church's Living Nativity (patch.com)

Palos Hills

• Share The Warmth Of The Holidays By Leaving New Winter Gear On Green Hills Library's Giving Tree (patch.com)

Ok Chicago Ridge! 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: I could get canned for this!
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