🌱 Patch AM: See how Hersey and nearby high schools stack up this year

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In today's newsletter:

• See how Hersey and nearby high schools stack up this year
• How a Hersey QB quietly became one of America's top recruits
• Why Daily Herald journalists in Arlington Heights are unionizing now

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
• Thursday: Chance of a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com) — Arlington Heights' John Hersey High School earned a strong spot in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, placing 21st in the Chicago area and 22nd in Illinois. The list also highlights how nearby schools in Palatine, Mount Prospect, Buffalo Grove, and other suburbs stack up regionally and nationally for the 2026–27 school year.
   

• How UK commit Jake Nawrot stood out among a stacked class of Illinois prep QBs (kentucky.com) — A standout quarterback from John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Jake Nawrot has emerged as one of the nation's top 2027 passers while committing to play for Kentucky. The story traces his late-blooming rise from third-stringer to record-setting starter, highlighting his maturity, work ethic, and the strong Hersey football culture that helped shape him.
   

• Daily Herald journalists announce formation of the Daily Herald News Guild (editorandpublisher.com) — Daily Herald staffers based in Arlington Heights have formed the Daily Herald News Guild after years of layoffs, buyouts, and wage cuts at the suburban paper. Journalists say they're organizing to secure fair pay, more transparency, and a stronger voice in shaping the newsroom that covers communities like Arlington Heights and its neighbors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Arlington Heights

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
  Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm
• Election Protection! →
  Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Try Square Dancing! →
  Christian Church Of Arlington Heights, 333 W Thomas St, Arlington Heights
  7:00 pm
• Maximize YOUR Membership
  Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Arlington Heights Chamber Office 3400 W Stonegate Blvd Arlington Heights
  10:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Curriculum Night
  J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights, IL 60004
  5:30 pm
• Open House, Evening
  TOWNSHIP HSD 214 Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Ascentient Presents: Bear Down with the Ultimate User Experience powered by Always Be Connecting
  Schaumburg Business Association BluSky Restoration Contractors 3200 Squibb Avenue Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
  7:30 am
• Picture Day
  Holmes Jr High School Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  7:30 am
• EC Welcome to the Hive (AM session / Last Name A-L)
  Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  9:30 am
• Maximize Your Membership
  Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Office 3400 W Stonegate Blvd Arlington Heights
  10:00 am
• EC Welcome to the Hive (AM session / Last Name M-Z)
  Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  10:30 am
• EC Welcome to the Hive (PM session / Last Name A-L)
  Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  1:30 pm
• EC Welcome to the Hive (PM session / Last Name M-Z)
  Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  2:30 pm
• Mobile Food Pantry (East Park) →
  Rolling Meadows, IL Calendar, 2260 Algonquin Pkwy, Rolling Meadows
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Rolling Meadows

• TTM to Buy Epiq for $1.1B in Defense Push (ocbj.com)
• Food Fight: Where to get the best donuts in Chicago (axios.com)
• Daily Herald girls volleyball season preview (dailyherald.com)

Mount Prospect

• Village Pivots To RFQ Approach In Search For Downtown Chase Site Developer (journal-topics.com)
• Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story (chicagotribune.com)

Buffalo Grove

• 1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting At Wheeling Hotel: Police (patch.com)
• Buffalo Grove Student Earns WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll Recognition (patch.com)

Ok Arlington Heights! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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