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Hello, OPRF! Today is Thursday, Oct. 14. Let's get to the news.

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First, today's weather: Thunderstorm. High: 67, low: 57.

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

1. The state of Illinois could begin vaccinating children as soon as November, NBC News reports. The Biden administration reportedly told Gov. J.B. Pritzker to prepare to vaccinate children five and older “should the FDA clear Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for that age group in coming weeks.” (NBC5)

2. Oak Park resident Alberto Friedmann will return to court Oct. 29, facing hate crime charges from an incident outside Jewel-Osco on Madison Street. It is the second reported racially-motivated hate crime to occur outside area grocery stores in two years. (Wednesday Journal)

3. The Village Board voted this week to allow accessory dwelling units in Oak Park. Separate living spaces will be allowed as long as they are standalone structures, which means they cannot be created in basements or attics. (Paid source: Oak Leaves)

4. A newly-renovated gymnasium was unveiled at St. Catherine-St. Lucy School last week. The $200,000 project was made possible by Fenwick High School and other generous donors. The future of Oak Park parishes remains unsure as the Archdiocese of Chicago continues its Renew My Church process. (Wednesday Journal)

5. The Village of Oak Park is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month with purple ribbons on trees and lampposts throughout town. The village is also promoting the work of local organization Sarah’s Inn on social media. (VOP)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Toomey & Co. Auctioneers host an “Interiors” auction. (10 a.m.)
• $2 off pints at Wild Onion Tied House. (3 p.m.)
• Animal Care League hosts “Barktoberfest: Trivia Edition'' at One Lake Brewing. (6 p.m.)
• Halloween Tree craft at Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. (6 p.m.)
• “The Last Duel” opens at Lake Theatre. (6 p.m.)

Oak Park-River Forest Patch Notebook

• With a 2.6 percent case positivity rate, Illinois is now in the "substantial" level of COVID-19 transmission category, according to the CDC. (ABC7)
• Four Trinity High School students were named 2022 National Merit Commended Scholars. (Trinity)
• Registration is open for the park district’s ice skating and hockey classes, which begin Oct. 18. (PDOP)
• Monica Fiala won the Farmers’ Market Pie Bake-Off with her spiced latte pumpkin pie. (VOP)
• A Forest Park outdoor art installation is part of the international public art festival Terrain Biennial, founded by the late Oak Park resident Sabina Ott. (Forest Park Review)

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Those are your top stories for Oct. 14! See you tomorrow for the Friday edition of the Daily.

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