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π± Patch AM: Oak Forest Bengals vs Shepard Astros and 13 more events
Coming up: Low Cost Vaccine Clinic on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Coming up on the calendar:
- Low Cost Vaccine Clinic at Premier Paws Veterinary Service
- Vaccine Clinic at Premier Paws Veterinary Service
- Economic Advisory Council Meeting at Oak Forest, IL Calendar
... 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 hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? π€ (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Morning mist; mainly cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 32 degrees.
- Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunny, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
- Thursday: Afternoon rain, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
πΈ Around Oak Forest
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π Upcoming Events in Oak Forest
β Featured events β
- 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
Saturday January 10
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Other local events
- Economic Advisory Council Meeting
Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
12:00 pm - 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
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Case Management Coordinator - Field Illinois (Chatham/South Shore Cook County) in Oak Forest. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Oak Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.
π Nearby News
Markham
- Orland Park, Tinley Park GameStop Locations To Close (patch.com)
- Northeastern Illinois Kennel Club β Sunday, January 4, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
- Providence athletes provide new year fun for special needs children (chicagotribune.com)
Tinley Park
- Sen Hastings, Family Being Sued For 'Mob Actions' And Conspiring To Prevent Voting During Township Caucus β (edgarcountywatchdogs.com)
Palos Hills
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