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Oak Park Police Add Consulting Firm + Community Service Dog

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Good morning, Oak Park and River Forest! Welcome to a new month and a new edition of Patch's daily newsletter.

First, today's weather: Partly cloudy throughout the day, with a high of 75 and low of 60.

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

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1. The Oak Park Police Department will hire a consulting firm to review its records management system. Chief LaDon Reynolds said it will help officers respond faster to the growing number of Freedom of Information Act requests. (Wednesday Journal)

2. The police department also added a new community service dog to its ranks this month. "Paw-fficer" Howie trained for more than 1,200 hours to assist with officer wellness. The 21-month-old rescue will be in attendance at future department outreach events. (Village of Oak Park)

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3. Cannabis retailer MedMen Enterprises Inc. is expanding its Oak Park location this July. According to BusinessWire, the dispensary at 1132 Lake Street is one of its highest-revenue locations in the country. (BusinessWire)
4. The digital divide between Oak Park and Austin is clear in a new interactive map created by the U.S. Department of Commerce. While less than one percent of homes are without internet in some areas of Oak Park, the percentage jumps as high as 49 percent in sections of Austin. (Wednesday Journal)
5. Construction will begin immediately on the Trinity High School courtyard after the River Forest Board approved the $2.8 million project this week. (Wednesday Journal)
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Today in Oak Park-River Forest

  • AfroSoul Yoga has a “Night Out In the Park” at Euclid Square Park. (5 p.m.)
  • 19 restaurants offer appetizers, entrees and desserts with Downtown Oak Park’s weekly Thursday Night Out program. (5 p.m.)
  • The Park District of Oak Park board meets. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Nationally-touring comedy headliners perform at Oak Park Brewing Company. (8 p.m.)
  • BRAVO Performing Arts Academy presents "Descendants The Musical." (8 p.m.)

Oak Park-River Forest Patch Notebook

  • Dan Novak resigned from his role as Forest Park Commissioner June 28. (Forest Park Review)
  • College athletes in Illinois can now profit from endorsements thanks to a new law. (WBEZ)
  • Pet owners still have time to purchase permits for local dog parks. (VOP Facebook)
  • The Oak Park River Forest Infant Welfare Society ended its spring fundraising campaign June 30. (Facebook)
  • "Summer of Soul" and "Boss Baby: Family Business" open tonight at Lake Theatre. (Classic Cinemas)

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— Georgi

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