🌱 Man Killed By Train At Oak Park Station + Booster Shots Expand

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First, today's weather: Breezy with rain and drizzle. High: 58 Low: 33.

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

1. A 26-year-old man was struck and killed by a CTA Blue Line train Sunday in Oak Park. The collision occurred outside the Oak Park station and was ruled an accident by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

2. About 2,500 kids were vaccinated through Oak Park Department of Public Health elementary school clinics last week. Ten clinics were held over five days to vaccinate children ages 5-11, and 75 licensed health professionals volunteered to administer shots. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

3. Oak View Tower residents are sharing mixed reactions after being relocated when their building was evacuated Nov. 10 for structural safety concerns. A further safety inspection is expected to take up to four weeks. (Wednesday Journal)

4. Oak Park Village President Vicki Scaman said she is an “advocate” for potential improvements to the Eisenhower Expressway, and will “lean on” Senator Don Harmon about widening Oak Park’s bridges. The project is expected to result from historic infrastructure funding which President Joe Biden signed into law Monday. (Wednesday Journal)

5. Though the CDC says only certain populations are eligible for COVID-19 booster shots, Cook County health officials this week said "no one seeking a booster will be turned away from a vaccination site." Senior Medical Officer Rachel Rubin said, “we wholeheartedly encourage people to get a booster shot as soon as they can.” (NBC5)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Discuss international issues with the library and League of Women Voters. (1 p.m.)
• “Talk Turkey” at Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. (6 p.m.)
• A Spoken Word Showcase is held at OPRF High School. (6:30 p.m.)
• Dr. David Flippo performs as part of the Triton College Faculty Artist Series. (7 p.m.)
• The Joel Paterson Trio performs at FitzGeralds. (7 p.m.)

Oak Park-River Forest Patch Notebook

• Girl Scout Troop 40720 is hosting a Holiday Puzzle Drive to provide puzzles for homebound adults in the Beyond Hunger program. (Facebook)
• Metra’s updated BNSF train schedule is affecting Fenwick High School’s transportation process. (Fenwick)
• The Village of Oak Park is reminding landlords about its winter heating rules and requirements. (VOP)
• Kadampa Meditation Center Chicago was featured during WGN’s “Self Care Week.” (WGN)
• The Oak Park Public Library is honoring Native American Heritage Month with its Multicultural Collection. (OPPL)

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Events:

• Taxes in Retirement Webinar (November 18)
• Chicago Artisan Market (Holiday Market) in Ravenswood — Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 27-28 (November 27)
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You're all caught up on today's news! See you tomorrow for more local stories.

— Georgi Presecky

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