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š± Patch AM: Oak Forest Bengals vs Shepard Astros and 12 more events
Also, don't miss Low Cost Vaccine Clinic on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

Hello again Oak Forest! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļø
Coming up on the calendar:
- Low Cost Vaccine Clinic at Premier Paws Veterinary Service
- Vaccine Clinic at Premier Paws Veterinary Service
- Spin to Win is Back Jan. 6-12 at Darvin, win $5,000 in furniture, $2,500 toward a mattress purchase at Darvin Furniture & Mattress
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? š¤ (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Afternoon rain; breezy, temps: high: 57, low: 38.
- Friday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 37 degrees.
šø Around Oak Forest
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š Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
ā Featured events ā
- Low Cost Vaccine Clinic
Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
9:00 am - Vaccine Clinic
Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
9:00 am - Spin to Win is Back Jan. 6-12 at Darvin, win $5,000 in furniture, $2,500 toward a mattress purchase
Darvin Furniture & Mattress, 15400 LaGrange Rd, Orland Park
11:00 am
Saturday January 10
Monday January 12
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Other local events
- Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - Oak Forest Bengals vs Shepard Astros
Oak Forest High School , 15201 Central Ave , Oak Forest
4:30 pm - Cable Commission Meeting
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - Little Christmas - Nollaig na mBan - Women's Christmas
Chicago Gaelic Park , 6119 147th St , Oak Forest
7:00 pm - Monthly Mass & Irish Breakfast - January
Chicago Gaelic Park
10:00 am - Business Update
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
8:00 am - City Council Meeting
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
7:30 pm - Court Hearings
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
10:00 am - Meet the Candidates
Bremen VFW Post 2791 , 17147 Oak Park Ave , Tinley Park
7:00 pm
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
š£ Oak Forest Shout Outs!
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Southwest Cooperative posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist in Oak Forest. Apply here.
- Ross Stores, Inc posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Crestwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
š Nearby News
Markham
- Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint Murder Charge For Man, 21 $2M Stolen Goods Haul (patch.com)
- Orland Park, Tinley Park GameStop Locations To Close (patch.com)
- Northeastern Illinois Kennel Club ā Sunday, January 4, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
Tinley Park
- Judita Dargis, 91 (southwestregionalpublishing.com)
Mokena
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-- The Patch AM Team
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