🌱 Patch AM: Evergreen Park mourns longtime resident Gregory J. McGrath.

Hey there, Evergreen Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Evergreen Park mourns longtime resident Gregory J. McGrath.
• How Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy powered Team USA’s 10–4 win

Also on today's calendar: CAMERATA CHICAGO PRESENTS: A HANDEL'S CHRISTMAS CONCERT for the Whole Family! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, with a high of 32 and low of 6 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, temps: high: 10, low: -4.
• Sunday: Sunny and frigid, with a high of 10 and low of 3 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gregory J. McGrath (leesburg-news.com) — Many Evergreen Park neighbors will remember Gregory J. McGrath, who raised his family here after growing up in Mt. Greenwood and later retiring to Florida. His loved ones recall a devoted husband, problem-solver, and Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteer whose Celebration of Life will be held in both Chicago and Florida.
   

• U.S. Takes Home 10-4 Victory In Game Three Of Rivalry Series (usahockey.com) — Evergreen Park native Abbey Murphy starred for Team USA, racking up two goals and four points as the Americans beat Canada 10–4 to clinch the 2025 Rivalry Series. The high-scoring matchup featured multiple Illinois-connected players and sets up a final, already-decided game in Edmonton on Saturday that fans can still watch on NHL Network.
   

📸 Around Evergreen Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Evergreen Park

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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

Sunday December 21

• "A Soulful Christmas" Choir Cantata
  Lighthouse Church, 4501 W 127th St, Alsip
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Santa's Wonderland
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  1:30 pm
• CASINO CHAOS: Immersive Art Exhibition
  Southeast Elementary School , 9800 S Francisco Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Sensory Play Sunday
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  1:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Pinochle
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  3:00 pm
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 9418 S Kedzie Avenue , Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support Group with OSF HealthCare
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  12:00 pm
• Canasta
  Evergreen Park, IL Calendar , 3450 W. 97th Street , Evergreen Park
  2:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Family Pajamatime!
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S Troy Ave , Evergreen Park
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 12

• Game Day: Retro Video Games
  Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch Library , 8530 South Kedzie Avenue , Chicago
  10:00 am
• Bingo with Bob
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  12:00 pm
• Free Play Fridays
  Evergreen Park Public Library , 9400 S. Troy Ave. , Evergreen Park
  3:00 pm
• Teen Self Care Slowdown
  Oak Lawn Public Library , 9427 Raymond Ave , Oak Lawn
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• EPCHS Alum In The Spotlight: Isabel O’Toole, Class Of 2015 —Tim Moran Read on Patch
• Holiday Chat With Mayor Kelly Burke —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch

• Krispy Kreme posted a job opening for Doughnut Maker in Evergreen Park. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Evergreen Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Evergreen Park here.

🗞 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)

Burbank

• Michael Joseph Madeja, 55 (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Oak Forest

Ok Evergreen 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: I couldn’t put it down.
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