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Five Things You Need to Know this Week: July 11-15

Ready...Set...GO! Here are five things you need to know to start your week off with a bang!

1. Oh Thank Heaven!

Today is July 11, also known as 7-Eleven Day. Participating 7-Eleven stores in the Chicago area and across the nation are celebrating by giving customers a free 7.11-ounce Slurpee beverage. Stop by to pick up your free Slurpee.

2. Zoning Board of Appeals Meets this Week

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room on the request for a special use under Section 25-60 of the Evergreen Park upon the property where a former Office Depot stood at The Plaza Shopping Center, 9500 S. Western Ave.

3. Best in the World

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for teens, grades 6-12. Teens can enter a photo of your favorite vacation spot along with an official entry form starting July 8. Winners will be notified on July 18. For information, call (708) 422-8522.


4. Farmer's Market

If you haven't yet made it out to thetake some time and visit. The market is in the parking lot at 91st and Kedzie every Thursday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. through October. 

5. South Side Theology on Tap

This month, for the third year running. The series of conversations about faith is geared toward young adults who are finding their place in the world. and weigh in on Patch.

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