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In today's newsletter:

• Deerfield man charged after disturbing encounter with teen at Elmhurst station.
• See how Deerfield's Rochelle Zell stacks up among Illinois' top schools.

Also on today's calendar: Wondrous Strange, paintings by Beth Shadur and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 92 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
• Thursday: Clearing, a t-storm; warm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man accused of trying to solicit teen girl at Elmhurst gas station (wgntv.com) — A 70-year-old Deerfield resident has been charged with solicitation of a minor after an alleged incident involving a 17-year-old girl at an Elmhurst gas station. Police say he approached her with sexual comments and an offer of payment before being arrested nearby; he was later released with conditions and has a court date set for late September.
   

• Best high schools in Illinois (hometownregister.com) — Families in Deerfield may be pleased to see Rochelle Zell Jewish High School ranked among the top 25 high schools in Illinois, earning an A+ grade. The statewide list highlights both public and private schools, comparing academics, activities, and student-teacher ratios across communities from Chicago to Lake Forest.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deerfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 4
• Wondrous Strange, paintings by Beth Shadur →
  Space 900, 816 Dempster St, Evanston
  4:00 pm
Sunday September 6
• ONE Service at Willow Stream Park, featuring U2 Eucharist →
  Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Rd, Buffalo Grove
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Cancer Wellness Center - Better Together Benefit 2026 →
  Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Northbrook Garden Club's Tues, 9/1 Mtg Explores Remnants of IL Wilderness →
  Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• PTO Open House
  Kipling Elem School Deerfield, IL 60015
  6:30 pm
• Toastmasters can help you become a more skilled & confident speaker! →
  6:45 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Board of Trustees Meeting →
  Deerfield, IL Calendar, Village Hall 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Early Dismissal, K-8 →
  Rondout Elem School Lake Forest, IL 60045
  8:20 am
• The Book Stops Here at Dickinson Hall: "Buckeye"
  Lake Forest Library 100 E Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  11:00 am
• Craft Circle: Bobbin' Along (Age 13-Adult)
  Northbrook Public Library - Collaboratory - Second Floor
  1:00 pm
• Tech Tuesday
  Northbrook Public Library - Reference Area - Second Floor
  3:00 pm
• London Beginning Band Open House
  Jack London Middle School Wheeling, IL 60090
  4:00 pm
• Sullivan Band/Orchestra Sign Up Night
  Prospect Heights SD 23 Prospect Heights, IL 60070
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• NSYMCA Community Gallery Features Artwork by Cynthia Jones —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch

• Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialty Team Member (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate) - Part Time in Deerfield. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09183) in Deerfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

• Burglars Target One Block: Highland Park Crime Blotter (patch.com)
• Highland Park's Summer Concert Series Closes With Scarecrow Trail (patch.com)
• Highland Park Medicaid Evaluation and Management bills rise to $3,888 in 2024 (lakecountygazette.com)

Northbrook

• NSYMCA Community Gallery Features Artwork by Cynthia Jones (patch.com)

Glenview

• Glenview To Consider Expanding Drone First Responder Program To 4 Agencies (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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