🌱 How Morton Grove police helped track down an I-294 road-rage suspect
Morton Grove, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHi there, Morton Grove! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Morton Grove police helped track down an I-294 road-rage suspect
Also on today's calendar: Lincoln Square Greek Fest and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man Arrested In I-294 Road Rage Shooting Near Des Plaines (patch.com) — A Morton Grove resident was arrested after state police say a road-rage confrontation led to shots being fired at another vehicle Monday night on I-294 near Des Plaines, though no one was hurt. Working with Morton Grove police, troopers located the man at his home, and he now faces a felony firearm charge while presumed innocent pending court proceedings. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lincoln Square Greek Fest →
2727 W Winona St, Chicago
12:00 pm -
Pouring with Purpose →
Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave, Wilmette
2:00 pm
Sunday June 14
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Other local events
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MGPL After Dark Movie: Mama Mia! Sing-Along →
Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove
7:00 pm -
Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals - 6/16/2026
Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
7:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Skokie SD 69 Skokie School District 69, 5050 Madison St, Skokie, IL 60077
7:00 pm -
Niles Chamber Executive Connect Group
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
8:00 am -
Niles Cruise Nights Car Show
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Golf Mill Park 9101 Greenwood Ave. Niles, IL 60714
5:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting
Fairview South School District 7040 Laramie Ave, Skokie, IL 60077
7:00 pm -
Zoning Board of Appeals →
VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings - Skokie IL 60077
7:30 pm -
Pride in the Park →
Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
5:00 pm
Friday June 12
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Women in Business Coffee Walk
Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Park at 8199 N Caldwell Ave
8:30 am -
Policy Committee Meeting
Lincolnwood SD 74 Lincolnwood, IL 60712
8:30 am -
Bingo and Loteria / Bingo y Lotería
Sherman Park Branch Library 5440 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609
12:00 pm -
Northbrook Symphony: Beethoven Lives Upstairs →
Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Rd, Northfield
1:00 pm
Friday June 12
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🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- Niles IL Real Estate & Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
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Skokie
- BWE Arranges $133M Loan to Recapitalize Luxury Apartment Community in Skokie, Illinois (rebusinessonline.com)
- 10 Farmers Markets In Illinois That Make Summer Weekends Feel Magical (everafterinthewoods.com)
- GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO to Return to North Shore Center for 64th Season (broadwayworld.com)
Glenview
- Glenview Summer Fest Celebrates 50 Years Downtown (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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