Farmers Market Limits Capacity + District 97 Official Resigns

Welcome to the weekend, Oak Park and River Forest! Thanks for staying informed about your local news with Patch's daily newsletter.

Today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 86, low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Oak Park-River Forest:

1. Capacity limits and “no-touch” rules will be in place at today’s farmers market due to a new health order from the Oak Park Department of Public Health. The market will be limited to 390 people, masks are encouraged and social distancing is required as COVID-19 surges in the Village. (Wednesday Journal)

2. Another shooting occurred Wednesday in Oak Park, in the 500 block of North Taylor Avenue. First responders found shell casings in the area but have not yet identified any witnesses or victims. (Wednesday Journal)

3. District 97 Board of Education Vice President Jeremy Duffy announced his resignation this week to purse another professional opportunity. The board plans to fill his role within 60 days. (District 97)

4. The Oak Park and River Forest High School Huskies football team is featured in the Daily Herald as the West Suburban Conference kicks off the season. (Football Focus)

5. The Oak Park Avenue construction project is still on schedule, as resurfacing crews work their way from Roosevelt Road to North Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by November. (VOP)

Today in Oak Park-River Forest

• The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association hosts a Community Yard Sale. (9 a.m.)
• Animal Care League's 2nd Chance Thrift Shop hosts a sidewalk sale. (10 a.m.)
• Explore the history of Evans Field with a new walking tour. (10 a.m.)
• Kids can get creative with world cultures at Magical Minds Studio. (10:30 a.m.)
• La Borra Cafe opens with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (11:30 a.m.)
• Four new films open at Lake Theatre, including “Paw Patrol: The Movie” and “Reminiscence.” (12:15 p.m.)
• The 14th Annual Oak Park Micro Brew Review takes place in downtown Oak Park. (2 p.m.)
• The OPRF Museum hosts “Ridgeland Ramble: A Walking Tour of This Distinctive Oak Park Neighborhood.” (2 p.m.)
• Live music at Wild Tied Onion House. (6 p.m.)
• Oak Park native Heather Peterson performs classical piano favorites at New Spirit Community Church. (7 p.m.)
• It’s the final performance of “The Tempest” at Austin Gardens. (8 p.m.)

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That's all for today in OPRF. Wishing you a safe and healthy weekend, and I'll see you back here tomorrow for the Sunday edition.

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