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šŸŒ± Patch AM: Oak Forest Bengals vs Shepard Astros and 14 more events

And check out Vaccine Clinic on the Oak Forest Patch calendar

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Good morning Oak Forest! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Vaccine Clinic at Premier Paws Veterinary Service
  • 911 Commission Meeting at Oak Forest, IL Calendar
  • 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 baby light bulb say to its mom? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Oak Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 42, low: 32.
  • Wednesday: Some clouds, then sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 39 degrees.

šŸ“ø Around Oak Forest

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

    Saturday January 10
  • Vaccine Clinic
    Premier Paws Veterinary Service, 7900 Lavergne Ave, Burbank
    9:00 am

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Other local events

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Midlothian. Apply here.
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šŸ—ž Nearby News

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Ok Oak Forest! 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

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