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Good morning! In today's Oak Park-River Forest Daily:

• Police investigate a possible road rage shooting.
• A River Forest librarian takes on a new role.
• 'Oak'toberfest returns to Marion Street.

But first, today's weather: Cooler with partial sunshine. High: 64 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 5 stories in Oak Park-River Forest today:

1. A person was injured Tuesday afternoon when shots were fired between two cars near Ontario Street and Ridgeland Avenue, Wednesday Journal reports. Police did not confirm if the parties involved knew each other or if the shooting stemmed from road rage. A separate road shooting was reported Saturday in the 1100 block of Randolph Street. (Wednesday Journal)

2. Gas stations in Oak Park can no longer operate 24 hours a day thanks to an ordinance adopted by the Village Board Monday. All stations must now close by midnight. (Wednesday Journal)

3. Cook County is seeking election judges to work during the upcoming midterms amid a “critical shortage” of workers. County Clerk Karen Yarbrough said more than 2,000 additional poll workers are needed to ensure Election Day runs efficiently this Nov. 8. (Paid source: Sun-Times)

4. Former River Forest Library Director Sue Quinn will step in to lead Forest Park Public Library through February 2023. Current director Pilar Shaker is stepping down at the end of October. (Review)

5. Oaktoberfest will take over Marion Street in downtown Oak Park this weekend. Live music, beer, wine, food and activities will be offered beginning at 4 p.m. Friday. (Oaktoberfest)

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Today in Oak Park-River Forest:

• Head to Cheney Mansion for the Park District’s monthly “Bookworms Book Club.” (10:30 a.m.)
• “Don’t Worry Darling” opens at Lake Theatre. (4 p.m.)
• River Forest Public Library hosts a family movie night. (6 p.m.)
• Play Music Bingo at One Lake Brewing. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A custody trial is underway for Heather Mack’s daughter. The Oak Park woman is facing federal charges for the murder of her mother in Bali. (CBS)
• Oak Park and River Forest High School students can now earn life support certification through school. (OPRFHS)
• Hines VA Hospital will host a job and health care fair Sept. 24. (Daily Herald)
• Adam Petrzelka’s “Pear-adise Pie” won first prize at the Farmers Market’ Bake-Off over the weekend. (Wednesday Journal)

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You're all caught up for Sept. 22! See you tomorrow with more news and a preview of weekend events.

— Georgi

About me: Georgi is a Chicago-based newsletter writer and partner content curator. She spent five years on the entertainment beat for FF2 Media covering film festivals across the U.S. Her feature articles have been recognized with awards from the Illinois Women's Press Association and National Federation of Press Women. As editor-in-chief of the Lewis University newspaper, she and her staff earned honors from the Associated Collegiate Press and American Scholastic Press Associations. She began working for Patch in 2019.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Oak Park-River Forest Daily? Contact me at georgi.presecky@patch.com.