🌱 Oak Park-River Forest Upcoming Events + Child Death Investigation

Good morning, everybody. Here is your Wednesday edition of the Oak Park-River Forest Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Today's issue includes news about...

• Upcoming events in the area.
• Albany Park babysitter faces murder charges.
• Teacher Career Fair at Oak Park and River Forest High School and more!

But first, today's weather:

Rain developing. High: 37, Low: 32.

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

1. The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest will benefit from the OPRF Museum Gala Dinner on March 9. Every charitable act can make a difference in the community and the proceeds of this event will go towards educational projects. Two outstanding women will also receive the “Heart of Our Villages” award. Tickets are available here. (OPRF Museum)
2. The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church invites the community to the 2023 International Women's Day Concert. Invited singers will perform on Sunday, March 5, at 2:30 p.m. If you want more official content, please visit the Working Concert website. (Patch Events)
3. Registrations are open for 'Shake, Rattle & Read' at Oak Park Public Library. Kiddos up to 5 years old will hear interactive stories combined with music and movement on Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Would you like to know about other programs for February? Check the monthly calendar. (Oak Park Library)
4. For those pursuing a professional educator path, that will be a Teacher Career Fair at Oak Park and River Forest High School on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you are a potential teacher or substitute teacher and are interested in attending, please, register here. (Oak Park High School)

Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Ash Wednesday - Village of Oak Park. (All Day)
• Rush Program - Oak Park Public Library. (9 a.m.)
• Shake, Rattle & Read - Oak Park Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Housing Forward Client Meeting - Oak Park Public Library. (10 a.m.)
• Pack 23 Tiger Den Meeting - Oak Park Public Library. (5:45 p.m.)
• Disability Access Commission - Village of Oak Park. (6 p.m.)
• Oak Park CashFlow 101 Game Night - Oak Park Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• WCCC Exec Board Meeting - Oak Park Public Library. (6:30 p.m.)
• Housing Programs Advisory Committee - Village of Oak Park. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dominican University Performing Arts Center is the venue for the Afro-Cuban All Stars on Sunday, Feb. 26. The music starts playing at 7:30 p.m. featuring Juan de Marcos and his musical partners. For additional info, visit here. (Patch Events)
• A babysitter is facing murder charges after a 4-month-old baby died under her care. Police arrived at the residence at Albany Park on Thursday and found the infant unconscious. First responders transported the baby to a local hospital, however, she was pronounced dead. (NBC Chicago)
• "If you're a homeowner in Chicago or the suburbs, you might be wondering whether it's a good time to sell your house. It's a question I get asked all the time as a Realtor, and my answer is pretty straightforward: if you're thinking about selling, now is a great time to do it." (Patch)

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Featured events:

• Easing into home ownership: learn all about how to buy a home! (February 23)
• Juan de Marcos & the Afro-Cuban All Stars (February 26)
• Paralegal Studies Information Session (February 28)
• 2nd Annual International Women’s Day Concert - A Tribute to Women in the Arts (March 5)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Debora Whitehead

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