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Good day Chicago! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three Chicago hotels just scored big in a major global ranking
  • How worried should Chicago-area residents be about West Nile right now?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with high clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 70 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• IL Hotel Among Best In U.S.: Rankings (patch.com) — Chicago readers can take pride in The St. Regis Chicago being named the top hotel in the United States outside New York City in Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. Two other Chicago properties, The Langham and 21c Museum Hotel, also landed in the top ten, underscoring the city's growing reputation as a luxury travel destination.
   

• First West Nile virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County (nbcchicago.com) — Health officials have confirmed DuPage County's first West Nile virus death of 2026, following an earlier fatal case reported by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Chicago-area residents are urged to reduce mosquito exposure with repellant, protective clothing, and by eliminating standing water, especially older adults and those with weakened immune systems.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Rogers Park Residents Featured in "Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville" at Music Theater Works —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch
  • Skokie Resident Stars in "Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville" at Music Theater Works —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch
  • Connecting Compassion to Community —Alan Blitz, Volunteer Media Writer Read on Patch
  • Glenview's Oil Lamp Theater Announces their Upcoming 2027 Season —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch
  • White Sox Find Hits In Ice Cream Cones —Chris Lanuti Read on Patch
  • HERB KENT THE COOL GENT Today is the birthday of pioneering and enduring Chicago radio DJ Herb Kent, born in 1928.
    He grew up in the Ida B. Wells housing project in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. By the age of 16, he was hosting a classical music program on… (Nextdoor Grand Crossing)
  • I moved out of my house of Sauganash Ln last Monday.
    I tried to get my cat out of the house, but I couldn't because he was wedged under the bed and I couldn't get him out. I think my former landlord… (Nextdoor Sauganash)
  • Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital posted a job opening for Housekeeping Assistant II - Discharge EVS Team, Part-time, Evenings in Chicago. Apply here.
  • The Olympia Companies posted a job opening for Houseperson in Chicago. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chicago here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cicero

  • Food Insecurity & SNAP Cuts: Local Food Pantries Meet Growing Need — Cicero Independiente (ciceroindependiente.com)
  • Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Net-Leased Gerber Collision Property in Cicero, Illinois (cremarketbeat.com)
  • Loyola University Chicago Launches Course Examining Sports Betting Regulation and Mental Health Risks (sccgmanagement.com)

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Ok Chicago! 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 do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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