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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Oak Forest · generated Oct 11, 2026

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  • NewsThird rabid bat confirmed in Oak Forest near El Morro Lane

    Cook County officials reported a bat near the 6200 block of El Morro Lane tested positive for rabies, marking Oak Forest’s third recent case. Residents should leash pets and report wild animal sightings to Cook County Animal and Rabies Control.

    Patch · Oct 9, 2026
  • NewsOnly one publishable local item was found for this period. No unrelated stories were added

    Only one publishable local item was found for this period. No unrelated stories were added.

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Third Rabid Bat Found in Oak Forest

Cook County officials reported that a bat found near the 6200 block of El Morro Lane tested positive for rabies. This is the third such case recently identified in Oak Forest. Residents are advised to keep pets leashed and call Cook County Animal and Rabies Control if wild animals are found.

SocietyPublished Oct 9, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 11, 10:14 PM

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  1. PatchOct 9, 12:00 AM

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