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

In today's newsletter:

  • Kids cast for trophies at Northbrook's Fall Fishing Fest
  • Gun display, swatting call and thefts highlight latest Northbrook police blotter
  • Gunfire reported on Edens near Northbrook—what investigators know so far.

Also on today's calendar: Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Northbrook Station 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 72, low: 47.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fall Fishing Fest Returns To Northbrook With Kids' Derby, Free Gear (patch.com) — Families in Northbrook can head to Lake Shermerville on Sunday, Oct. 11, for the second annual Fall Fishing Fest, featuring a kids' fishing derby with trophies, free rods and bait, and wildlife education. Organized by the Northbrook Park District with regional partners, the event at Wood Oaks Green Park also offers games, environmental groups, Cub Scout participation, and prize giveaways, highlighting outdoor fun close to home.
   

• Driver Displays Gun During Road Rage Incident: Northbrook Police Blotter (patch.com) — Northbrook residents can see how local police responded to a series of recent incidents, including a road rage case where a driver allegedly displayed a handgun near Willow and Pfingsten and a swatting call on Bittersweet. The blotter also details a large bank fraud targeting a Dundee Road business, a stolen Infiniti on Whisperwoods Court, pickpocketing on Skokie Boulevard, and several traffic and warrant arrests around town.
   

• No reported injuries after shots fired on Edens near Highland Park (therecordnorthshore.org) — Investigators are looking into reported gunshots on the Edens Expressway near the Route 41 transition, with officials now believing the incident likely happened just south of Tower Road near Northbrook and Glencoe. No serious injuries were reported, but police are searching for a dark blue Acura MDX as Illinois State Police continue the investigation.
   

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  • Fall Fishing Fest back Oct. 11 in Northbrook —Northbrook Park District Read on Patch
  • NSYMCA Welcomes Back Artist Lois Johnson to their Community Gallery in October —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Mahjong Open Play comes to the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Northbrook. Apply here.
  • Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Northbrook Court in Northbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northbrook here.

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  • Highland Park Police Seeks Driver Who Shot At Other Cars Near Edens Expressway (patch.com)
  • Highwood Man Charged For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Sheriff (patch.com)
  • Highland Park District 113 Condemns Antisemitic, Racist And Homophobic Incidents At Schools (patch.com)

Ok Northbrook! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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