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Travel to Ancient Illinois Without Leaving 2013

Find out what's worth checking out this week in and around Oak Forest: Benefit at Chicago Gaelic Park to help girl's family pay medical bills • Send fudge to troops overseas.

Wondering what's going on in and around Oak Forest? Check out our daily look at what you should be watching out for each day and the entire week.

Library Looks at the State of Illinois Through Ancient Eyes


Find out what the state was like before there were cities, roads and people with the Acorn Public Library's Ancient Illinois program. The session is at 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the library. Find out more details.

What Else to Watch for … Friday


  • Arianna's Wings: This non-profit group is holding a benefit Baby Alexis Firlit whose family needs help paying for her medical needs. The event is at 6 p.m. at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest. Find out more details.
  • Fudge for the Troops: The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Orland Square Mall will ship a pound of fudge to U.S. troops overseas for every pound of fudge purchased in July. Find out more details.

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