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Hey there, Lake Forest! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how Lake Forest High School stacks up against Illinois peers
  • Lake Forest triathlete races to victory on Boston's waterfront

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 83, low: 64.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• How Lake Forest High Schools Rank In Illinois (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents can take pride in Lake Forest High School's strong showing in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–27 rankings, placing 11th in Illinois and 277th nationally. With a 99 percent graduation rate and solid college readiness score, the school stands out for academic performance, access, and preparation for college-level work.
   

• Lake Forest Athlete Takes Men's Title In Boston Triathlon (patch.com) — Sports fans in Lake Forest have a new hometown champion to celebrate after Jacob Minin captured the men's Olympic Distance title at the Boston Triathlon. His 1:46:33 finish topped a field of thousands, spotlighting Lake Forest on a major national racing stage while a full weekend of events welcomed athletes of all ages.
   

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • Nannette Porter Group Joins BHHS Chicago's Libertyville Office
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sodexo posted a job opening for Executive Chef 2 in Lake Forest. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

  • On North Shore, Stevenson tops U.S. News & World public high school rankings, New Trier lands fourth (chicagotribune.com)
  • 'A gift from the heavens': Buffalo Grove hosts community and wellness fair (dailyherald.com)

Highland Park

  • Military and veterans golf programs near Highland Park, IL (pga.com)

Buffalo Grove

  • 1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting At Wheeling Hotel: Police (patch.com)
  • Buffalo Grove Student Earns WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll Recognition (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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