🌱 How Morton Grove’s Go Green chapter fits into a 38-town eco network
Hello Morton Grove! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Morton Grove’s Go Green chapter fits into a 38-town eco network
Also on today's calendar: Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 (Spring Market) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Warmer; fog in the morning, with a high of 82 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 55, low: 38.
- Sunday: Windy; an afternoon shower, with a high of 53 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Go Green groups in Winnetka, Wilmette, etc., champion environmental sustainability (chicagotribune.com) — Morton Grove is part of a growing Go Green network linking 38 Illinois communities working on practical environmental steps like sustainable lawns, energy use, and waste reduction. The article spotlights how the movement began in Wilmette, how chapters collaborate on events such as yard tours and cleanups, and how volunteers across nearby suburbs are pushing for cleaner, more resilient neighborhoods. 
📸 Around Morton Grove
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Upcoming Events in
Morton Grove
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★ Featured events ★
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Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 (Spring Market)
4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
11:00 am -
Works of the Romantic Era
1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette
7:00 pm -
Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood - Sat-Sun, Apr 18-19 (Spring Market)
4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago
11:00 am -
Women in History exhibit and Open House
Morton Grove Historical Museum, 6240 Dempster St, Morton Grove
1:00 pm -
🎸 Sing It Loud: Songs of Justice, Freedom & Human Dignity 🎶
International Servant Leaders Museum, 9233 Shermer Rd, Morton Grove
6:00 pm -
Refresh + Renew Wellness Open House
Downtown Evanston, 922 Davis St, Evanston
10:00 am -
TotalLink Trot
Techny Prairie Activity Center, 1750 Techny Rd, Northbrook
9:00 am -
FilAm Baroque Ensemble Concert
Walker Chapel, 1427 Chicago Ave, Evanston
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Saturday May 2
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Other local events
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Chick-fil-A Golf Mill: Meet the Operator
Chick-fil-A Golf Mill , 8575 W. Golf Road , Morton Grove
11:00 am -
Workshop: Speaking for Life
Oil Lamp Theater's SPARK CENTER for the Performing Arts , 1009 Waukegan Rd , Glenview
2:00 pm -
Chicago Bronze - Celebrates Chicago
1024 Lake Ave , Wilmette
4:00 pm -
Strings and Keys
5216 W Lawrence Ave , Chicago
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 26
Sunday May 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for store cleaning associate in Morton Grove. Apply here.
- Strange Engineering posted a job opening for Assembly Technician in Morton Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morton Grove here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination rates (shawlocal.com)
- Woodward (WWD) Sells Pilot Controls Division to Ontic Engineerin (gurufocus.com)
- Frederick "Fred" M. Nelson obituary – Galesburg, IL (1938–2026) (wgil.com)
Skokie
- The Traveling Folk Song comes to Skokie Public Library April 26 (patch.com)
Wilmette
- Cyclists Embark On 1600-Mile Journey To Raise Money For Parkinson's Research (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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