🌱 Patch AM: Why were federal agents detaining an Oak Park attorney near a school?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were federal agents detaining an Oak Park attorney near a school?

Also on today's calendar: Lunch & Learn and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Cold with partial sunshine, temps: high: 23, low: 19.
• Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 28 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rioters? Agitators? Immigration agents' claims against US citizens mostly fall apart in court. (chicagotribune.com) — Federal immigration enforcement tactics in the Chicago area are coming under intense scrutiny, and one incident directly involved an Oak Park attorney briefly detained near his child’s elementary school. A Tribune analysis found that most charges against protesters and bystanders from Operation Midway Blitz have been dropped or never filed, raising questions about federal agents’ conduct and credibility across nearby suburbs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oak Park

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• Lunch & Learn
  West Central SDA Church, 1154 Wisconsin Ave, Oak Park
  12:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Come to Tre Sorelle for a Jazzy New Year's Eve with Roger and Doug
  Tre Sorelle Ristorante by Mancini, 1111 Lake St, Oak Park, IL, 60301
  4:00 pm
• New Years Eve Comedy & Countdown in Oak Park
  1128 Lake St , Oak Park
  10:00 pm
• NYE COMEDY SHOW, LIVE DJ & COUNTDOWN Sean Bair-Flannery & Warren B. Hall W/ DJ RAMON SMITH
  Comedy Plex Comedy Club , 1128 Lake St Lower Level , Oak Park
  10:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon.
  2:30 pm

Friday January 2

• Audio Booth Reservation
  Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
  11:15 am
• This week, food events delivered to you from Quartino, Urbanbelly, Smoque BBQ, & more!
  3:00 pm
• Make Your Own Bookmarks
  Oak Park Public Library , 834 Lake St. , Oak Park
  4:00 pm

Monday January 5

• America's Cemetery: Arlington National Cemetery
  The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Ave , Oak Park
  1:15 pm

Saturday January 10

• Master Bespoke Tailor Launches Hands-On Fashion Classes at E.W.S. Fashion Academy, est. 1995
  137 N Oak Park Ave , Oak Park
  9:00 am
• A Vision Board Workshop For Empowered Parents and Caregivers
  Forest Park Public Library , 7555 Jackson Blvd , Forest Park
  10:00 am

Monday January 12

• Threading Community
  The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association , 178 Forest Ave , Oak Park
  1:15 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• BHHS Chicago Hosted The Sunshine Kids for Annual Teen Getaway to Chicago
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Confused About Buyer’s Agents? You’re Not Alone —Laurie Christofano Read on Patch

• Valvoline Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Service Center Manager in Oak Park. Apply here.
• Adam Doe - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Associate - State Farm Agent Team Member in Oak Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oak Park here.

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• La Grange-Area Agency Dwindles With Departing Schools (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

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