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🌱 Patch AM: Grab and Go Crafts (Fall 2026) and 14 more events

Happening soon: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

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Good morning Lake Forest! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course at Lake Forest College
  • Brick by Brick: A History of Naval Station Great Lakes at Lake Forest Library
  • Youth Reg 'n' Go Craft Bags for Grades 3–5 at Lake Forest Library

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny, a t-storm; hot, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NSYMCA Offers Sound Bath Experiences to Support Community Well-Being —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Gorton Center Launches Public Phase of $7 Million Capital Campaign —Leslie Lord Read on Patch
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in North Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Bluff

Lincolnshire

  • Tiles and smiles: Mah-jongg group settles in at Vernon Hills restaurant (dailyherald.com)
  • Zebra Technologies to Present at Citi's 2026 Global Technology, Media & Telecom Conference (natlawreview.com)
  • University Health Deploys Zebra Mobile Devices to Reduce Callback Times and Modernize Workflows (lasvegassun.com)

Deerfield

  • Stalking Order Violation, 2 DUI Arrests: Riverwoods Police Blotter (patch.com)

Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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