🌱 Gun Loophole To Close? + OPRF Chamber Pride Month Resources

Hello, Oak Park-River Forest! I'm Danielle and I'm filling in for your usual curator Georgi for the week. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 60.

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

1. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart wants to close a legal loophole that allows convicted felons and abusers with revoked gun permits to buy ammunition in-state. At a Monday press conference, Sheriff Dart, joined by State Representative La Shawn Ford and State Senator Jacqueline Collins, announced a renewed effort to change state law. The demand for change came after a series of mass shootings across the country, as well as ongoing gun violence in Cook County. (WGN TV Chicago)
2. Just in time for Pride Month, the Oak Park-River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce is sharing resources to support LGBTQ-owned businesses in our Villages. The Chamber website includes a handout from the group's previous Pride Marketing 101 event, a gender and sexuality terminology guide, and information on the Chamber's commitment to supporting all in the community. (Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
3. Looking for work in the Oak Park-River Forest area? Start your search with the latest roundup of local job listings, courtesy of Patch and ZipRecruiter. Visit the link to find full-time, part-time, and seasonal opportunities near you. (Oak Park-River Forest Patch)

Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Career Passport Class At Oak Park Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Meal Distribution For Seniors At Oak Park Township Senior Services Center (10:00 AM)
• VIRTUAL: Midday Meditation, Hosted By Oak Park Public Library (12:00 PM)
• Dungeons & Dragons Summer Bootcamp: Adventurer Training (Grades 6-12) At Oak Park Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Cook County Forest Preserves sprawl over 70,000 acres, but the district will soon squeeze its footprint into a single plaza for the annual "Live Healthy, Discover Nature" event in downtown Chicago. The preserves' takeover of Daley Plaza will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today (Tuesday, Jun. 7). (WTTW News)
• In case you missed it, Oak Park's own John Hodge was on CBS News last week, sharing the story of his legacy as he retires as principal of Irving Elementary. Check out the full feature here. (Oak Park Education Foundation via Facebook)
• The Grace Episcopal Church of Oak Park and St. Christopher's invite the community to join them for an extended discussion of the book "The Church Cracked Open." Sessions will take place over four Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m., with the first taking place at Grace Church on Jun. 15. (Grace Episcopal Church of Oak Park via Facebook)

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Events:

• Avant Garden (June 10)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Oakbrook Center (June 11)
• Sketches of Blue - an Orbert Davis tribute to Miles (June 12)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Elmhurst Running Club 4onthe4th (July 4)
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• Three Units Remain at The Cheshire on Washington Boulevard in Oak Park (Details)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.