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In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Oak Park trustee is entangled in a high-stakes ICE protest case
  • How much missing money is coming back to Oak Park’s pantry?

Also on today's calendar: Enjoy a Jazzy Xmas Eve Dinner with Doug Lalli and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• How a garden store worker became part of the ‘Broadview Six' (chicagotribune.com) — An Oak Park trustee is among six protesters facing federal conspiracy charges tied to a tense September demonstration outside an ICE facility in Broadview, raising free-speech and protest-rights questions for nearby communities. The piece profiles co-defendant Joselyn Walsh, outlines the government’s case and potential penalties, and highlights legal experts who say the prosecution may be an overreach aimed at chilling dissent.
   

• State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food Pantries (riverbender.com) — Oak Park’s Beyond Hunger food pantry is receiving $30.15 in unclaimed funds as part of a $100,000 statewide return of missing money to Illinois food pantries. State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ ICash program is directing recovered funds to dozens of nonprofits strained by recent federal food assistance cuts and increased demand. Residents can also search for their own unclaimed property online.
   

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