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@BeverlyRecords A young Bob Zimmerman, later to become Bob Dylan, attended that concert and said he and Buddy locked eyes.

on this night in 1959

The first day of school for Atwood Heights Dist. 125 students is Aug. 22. Here's all the dates to know for the 2023-2024 school year. trib.al/NXuJeNQ

These local animals are searching for their forever homes. Meet Charlotte and more. trib.al/fiTzk5s

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/eePUhRh

PLUS: 30 yrs for armed robberies, abductions | Man shot in tussle with PD over gun | Kids' café to benefit teacher | Family wants justice trib.al/ybMvO7b

House hunting in the Oak Lawn area? Check out our weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/fQw5ISu

The high-visibility Labor Day enforcement campaign in Oak Lawn runs from Aug. 18 through the early morning hours of Sept. 5. trib.al/dLKoJdG

South suburban obituaries and available visitation information. trib.al/ukHcBu3

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/zZokmfr

One of your neighbors published an article in the Sports section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/NP0D9JV

Look inside the latest homes available now in and around the Oak Lawn area. trib.al/j94cHUh

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/EgvEvlK

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/ZrL8Uv6

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/p5tHWV7

One of your neighbors published an article in the Schools section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/BmfN1lA

Answer your neighbor's question on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/YU9RB0Z

Answer your neighbor's question on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/Ap58miM

The community theater group will be casting "Guys and Dolls." Sign up for a slot to audition Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 at Morgan Park Academy. trib.al/ZM8OuIK