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Greetings Lake Forest! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest resident charged after SUV plows through Highland Park building
  • See how Lake Forest High stacks up against Illinois' best schools
  • How Caleb Williams' creativity is reshaping practices at Lake Forest camp

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

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Alleged drunk driver crashes SUV completely through commercial building in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A 49-year-old Lake Forest woman was charged with DUI after authorities say she drove a Ford Bronco completely through a commercial building on Old Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, heavily damaging part of the structure. No injuries were reported, but city officials restricted access to the damaged area pending structural review, and the woman faces multiple alcohol-related charges with a fall court date.
   

2. Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com) — Lake Forest High School placed 11th in Illinois and 277th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, putting it among the state's top public high schools. Nearby Vernon Hills and Libertyville high schools also scored highly, reflecting strong academic performance across the region.
   

3. How The Bears Are Leaning Into QB Caleb Williams' 'No Limits' Playmaking (foxsports.com) — Bears training camp in Lake Forest is showcasing how coaches are encouraging quarterback Caleb Williams to lean into his off-script, creative playmaking while still improving his efficiency in structure. Players and coaches describe new emphasis on "second-play" situations, where receivers stay alive and adjust routes as Williams escapes pressure, aiming to turn broken plays into big gains after his strong second season.
   

4. Illinois Tollway board votes unanimously to approve toll rate hike (ourquadcities.com) — Meeting in Lake Forest, the Illinois Tollway board has approved the state's largest-ever toll rate hike, starting in January, to fund a $26.5 billion, 15‑year 'Driving Connections' road and bridge program. Passenger tolls will rise 45 cents per plaza and commercial rates 30%, with adjustments every other year for inflation, drawing strong support from labor groups but sharp criticism from many everyday commuters.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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