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🌱 Patch AM: Battered Bicycle: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters

Coming up: Ensemble Aubade in Concert: Mozart and More on the Winnetka Patch calendar

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Good morning to you Winnetka! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what Winnetka police handled in the latest crime blotter
  • New Trier alum turns early punting struggles into a breakout performance

Also on today's calendar: Ensemble Aubade in Concert: Mozart and More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Battered Bicycle: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters (patch.com) — Residents in Winnetka can see a rundown of recent police activity, including a damaged bicycle, a costly identity theft case, and traffic-related arrests involving local drivers. The blotter details when and where these incidents occurred, helping neighbors stay aware of current safety and crime trends in their community and nearby Glencoe.
   

• Football: How punter Niki Dugandzic bounced out of first-game slump Northwestern's Niki Dugandzic bounces out of first-game slump (dailynorthwestern.com) — A Northwestern football punter with roots at New Trier High School in Winnetka has rebounded from a rough debut to deliver strong kicks against Colorado. Coaches say his talent and mindset position him to become one of college football's top punters as the Wildcats head into a key Big Ten matchup.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Wilmette

  • The Internet is Essential Infrastructure. We Should Govern It Accordingly. (benton.org)

Glencoe

  • 4 Injured After Truck Crashes Into Glencoe Coffee Shop (patch.com)
  • Best Things To Do In Chicago: October 16–18, 2026 (onestowatch.com)
  • 20 players to watch in D1 women's college hockey this season (hockeyjournal.com)

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Ok Winnetka! 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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