🌱 Patch AM: Why an Oak Forest gun instructor is warning licensed carriers now

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In today's newsletter:

• Why an Oak Forest gun instructor is warning licensed carriers now

Also on today's calendar: Oak Forest Raiders Queen of Hearts and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Breezy and not as cold, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.
• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
• Thursday: Windy with rain, then cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Advocates seek accountability, solutions for Black gun owners wrongfully arrested (cbsnews.com) — An Oak Forest-based concealed carry instructor is training packed classes at Eagle Gun Range while warning students how to safely interact with police, amid reports of Black gun owners being wrongfully arrested despite valid licenses. The investigation centers on Chicago cases and has prompted an Illinois lawmaker to pursue automatic expungement for people whose gun charges are dismissed, potentially affecting licensed carriers across the region.
   

📸 Around Oak Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 22

• Tis the season!
  The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave #1, Oak Park
  1:15 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Community Meeting with Community Development
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15646 S. Cicero Avenue , Oak Forest
  5:30 pm
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Oak Forest Raiders Queen of Hearts
  Cindy's Pub , 5230 W 159th St , Oak Forest
  8:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Rory Makem Concert
  Chicago Gaelic Park , 6119 147th St , Oak Forest
  7:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• City Council Meeting
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• City Hall Closed
  Oak Forest, IL Calendar , 15440 S. Central Avenue , Oak Forest
• Disciples Church Invites Tinley Park to a Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Celebration
  Disciples Church , 6363 183rd St , Tinley Park
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Scrabble Club
  Palos Heights Public Library , 12501 S 71st Ave , Palos Heights
  10:00 am
• WW Band Lessons
  Worth SD 127 Worth, IL 60482
  3:15 pm
• DIY Workshop
  Worth Public Library District , 6917 West 111th Street , Worth
  4:00 pm
• Fun with Penguins
  Palos Heights Public Library , 12501 S 71st Ave , Palos Heights
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My cat Jasper got out yesterday and hasn’t come home yet.
  If anyone has seen him please reach out. We are worried because it’s so cold outside. (Nextdoor El Vista East)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for General Manager / Assistant Manager Position in Oak Forest. Apply here.
• Forest Ridge School District 142 posted a job opening for Bilingual Teacher in Oak Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Markham

• Memorial Visitation Set For Beloved Park Forest Detective Tim Jones (patch.com)
• Tickets On Sale Now For Crisis Center's 'Be The One' Fundraiser Gala (patch.com)
• Mustangs From All Eras Invited To EPCHS All-School Reunion, Tickets Now On Sale (patch.com)

Tinley Park

• 3rd annual Southwest Job Fair returns in January (southwestregionalpublishing.com)

Palos Hills

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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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