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Coming up: Low Cost Vaccine Clinic on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Hey there, Oak Forest! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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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? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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.

📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday January 10
  • 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

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💬 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.

🗞 Nearby News

Markham

  • Orland Park, Tinley Park GameStop Locations To Close (patch.com)
  • Northeastern Illinois Kennel Club – 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 – (edgarcountywatchdogs.com)

Palos Hills

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-- The Patch AM Team

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