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Good day Lake Forest! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Lake Forest drivers pay in tolls next year?
  • Which Lake Forest standout made Lake County's volleyball players-to-watch list?

Also on today's calendar: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike, says it's necessary to fund capital investment program (wgnradio.com) — Drivers in and around Lake Forest face the state's largest-ever toll increase starting in January, after the Illinois Tollway board voted unanimously in Lake Forest to raise rates. The hike will help fund a $26.5 billion, 15-year 'Driving Connections' infrastructure program, but many commuters worry about higher daily costs despite strong backing from labor groups and some residents.
   

• Bobby Narang's top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Lake County for the 2026 season (chicagotribune.com) — Lake Forest volleyball fans can watch senior middle hitter Isabella Goldfayn spotlighted among Lake County's top players to watch this fall. The preseason rundown ranks the county's top 10 teams and 25 standout athletes, highlighting key returning hitters, setters, and liberos expected to shape the 2026 girls volleyball season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PRESS RELEASE: LFHS Named Lake County's No. 1 Public High School by Chicago Magazine for Second Time —Lake Forest Schools Read on Patch
  • Molly Scheibler selected as the next Lake Forest Library Director —Lake Forest Library Read on Patch
  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart posted a job opening for Assistant Varsity Softball Coach in Lake Forest. Apply here.
  • Quest Food Management Services posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Bluff

  • Owner witnesses coyote steal dog from yard during unusual attack in Lake Bluff; family pet presumed dead (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for ELCO Mutual Life and Annuity (businesswire.com)

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Highland Park

  • Highland Park To Host 43rd Port Clinton Art Festival Over Labor Day Weekend (patch.com)
  • How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too (allusanewshub.com)
  • Alleged drunk driver crashes SUV completely through commercial building in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.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 sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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