Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: The Affair of the Poisons and 12 more events
Also, don't miss Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic on the Niles Patch calendar

Hey there, Niles! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic at Independence Park
- Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation at St Lukes Lutheran Church
- Harrer Park at Harrer Park and Harrer Pool
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 64.
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📸 Around Niles
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
🗓 Upcoming Events in Niles
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
★ Featured events ★
- Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic →
Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston
6:00 pm - Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation →
St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
7:00 pm - Harrer Park →
Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
4:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
- Hawkapella Auditions
Maine South High School 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
6:30 pm - Preschool Students First Day of School!
Greene Chicago, IL 60609 - Board of Fire & Police Commissioners Meeting 8/25/2026
Village of Morton Grove Fire Station #4, 6250 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL, 60053
1:00 pm - Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up fitness classes
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Yoga Lofts Studios at 115 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
4:00 pm - Regular Board of Trustees Meeting →
Niles, IL Calendar, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles
7:00 pm - Village Board of Trustees Meeting 8/25/2026
Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
7:00 pm - The Affair of the Poisons →
Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N Loleta Ave, Chicago
7:30 pm - Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
4:00 pm - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 8
Friday September 11
📣 Niles Shout Outs!
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Niles PatchAM possible:
- PEER Services, Inc. — (847) 492-1778
- Touch of Egypt LLC — (563) 594-7829
- ProCare Family Dental – Morton Grove — (847) 965-6223
- USA laundromat — (847) 410-7039
Click here to show your appreciation! 💚
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Morton Grove. Apply here.
- Roehl Transport posted a job opening for CDL Training - on-the-job program in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Skokie
- Skokie OKs 15% water bill hikes, lead line replacement linked to infamous water main break (chicagotribune.com)
- The curtain rises as Evanston's $32.2 million Northlight Theatre set to open: 'We're excited to be home' (chicagotribune.com)
- Huskies Finish Weekend Under the Lights with Team Scrimmage (niuhuskies.com)
Rosemont
- Garner Fire-Rescue Again Ranks Among Few Internationally Accredited Departments (jocoreport.com)
Ok Niles! 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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
👉 Help make Patch AM better
- Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
- Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
- List items for sale or services offered
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.