🌱 Architecturally Famous Home On The Market + Cook Co. Officer Hurt

Hello all! I'm here with your Friday edition of the Oak Park-River Forest Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

A thundershower. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. An architecturally significant home in Oak Park, boasting over 5,500 square feet of living space, has hit the market. Built-in 1915, the Arts & Crafts style residence incorporates Prairie and Tudor influences and was designed by architects David Postle and John Fischer. The home's history includes being commissioned by John Meier, featuring original woodwork, stained-glass windows, and expansive rooms, with the added benefit of a coach house that could serve as an office or guest suite, all situated on one of the area's most notable lots. (Wednesday Journal)
2. Nearby Chicago-area Walgreens stores have been blaring orchestra music in hopes of deterring loitering and panhandling. Stores in Greektown, the West Side, and River North were heard blasting Bach repeatedly this week to mixed reviews from customers. Retailers, whether in big cities or suburban malls, have tried this measure as they face increased thefts and pandemic-related disruptions. (Chicago Sun-Times)
3. An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's officer was wounded in a shooting in the nearby Garfield Ridge neighborhood on Wednesday night. The officer was transported with gunshot wounds to Mount Sinai Hospital—his condition is currently unknown, and there is no further information on the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the whereabouts or description of a suspect. (NBC Chicago)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

Friday, August 11

• Wooden Train Open Play At Oak Park Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Park Play (Ages 0-7) At River Forest Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Letter Writing & Stationery Designing At Oak Park Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Farmers Market fans, rejoice: the nearby La Grange Farmers Market is set to continue through Oct. 26. The market will run rain or shine from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Thursday, and will feature 30 local and regional small-batch vendors. (Shaw Local)
• Calling all educators: The Brookfield Zoo is hosting a Science Storylines Workshop on Saturday. Learn how to make science come alive in your middle school or high school classroom with engaging storylines related to animals. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—click the link to learn more. (Brookfield Zoo via Instagram)
• Stay up-to-date on the latest construction projects happening across Oak Park. The village regularly shares information online—click the link to see how construction might impact your weekend plans. (Village of Oak Park, Illinois via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.