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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a bestselling sci-fi author is snapping up Winnetka mansions
  • See what new surprise is coming to Winnetka's Home Alone house

Also on today's calendar: Kids Inspire Kids Math Circle- Free and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Author Andy Weir Buys $6.8M Winnetka Mansion: Report (patch.com) — A well-known science-fiction author has just bought a $6.8 million, six-bedroom mansion right here in Winnetka, adding to his growing list of North Shore properties. Built in 2016 on a half-acre corner lot, the home reflects how high-end real estate continues to move in the village, with recent records showing he's purchased other sizable Winnetka homes in the last few years.
   

• Home Alone's Daniel Stern unveils lifelike bronze 'Marv' sculpture for film's fully restored house (upworthy.com) — The iconic Home Alone house in Winnetka is being restored to its 1990s look and will soon feature a life-size bronze sculpture of bumbling burglar Marv, created by actor Daniel Stern himself. Commissioned by the home's new owners, the statue will sit in the living room, adding another draw for fans who already treat the property as a pop culture destination.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

  • Notification flap leads Northfield to push back vote on TIF (therecordnorthshore.org)
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Wilmette

  • NTIA Opens a Second Round of BEAD Funding for Locations the Program Missed the First Time (benton.org)
  • Who among former South Fulton County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 5? (southfultontoday.com)

Glencoe

  • Kelsea Ballerini fires back at 'nepo baby' critics of Stella Lefty (tennessean.com)

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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