🌱 Patch AM: Why a Des Plaines River outing turned deadly after recent heavy rains

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Des Plaines River outing turned deadly after recent heavy rains

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Angelina Khalimendik drowns trying to save 7-year-old son caught in current (scallywagandvagabond.com) — A Hinsdale mother drowned in the Des Plaines River at Independence Grove Forest Preserve after rescuing her 7-year-old son from a sudden current, highlighting safety concerns for local waterways. Authorities cite recent heavy rains, hidden debris, and strong currents, while the family and officials urge parents and swimmers in the Des Plaines area to use extreme caution near rivers and flooded spots.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Des Plaines

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch →
  Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St, Skokie
  10:30 am
• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  2:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
  Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• FREE Movies in the Park (The Wizard of Oz)
  Ccsd 62 Lake Park, 2200 Lee St., Des Plaines
  7:00 pm
Monday August 24
• 10 Month Schools: Institute Day
  Ccsd 62 Des Plaines, IL 60016
• CU Back to School Night and Supply Drop Off
  Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines, IL 60016
  4:30 pm
• CU Dine & Share Kona Ice
  Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines, IL 60016
  4:45 pm
• 5th Gr. Band/Orch Information Night
  Friendship Jr High School Friendship Junior High School, 550 Elizabeth Ln, Des Plaines, I
  5:00 pm
• Boys Soccer vs Buffalo Grove
  Maine West High School Stadium
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• 10 Month Schools: First Day of School (K-8)
  Ccsd 62 Des Plaines, IL 60016
Saturday August 29
• Election Protection! →
  Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KDO Hosted Its 5K Annual Walk focuses on prevention, early detection, and education of diabetes —Syed Khalil Ullah Read on Patch

• KBP Brands posted a job opening for KFC Shift Manager in Mount Prospect. Apply here.
• Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care posted a job opening for Fabrics Volunteer (Quilter/Crocheter/Tailor/Seamstress) in Mount Prospect. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Des Plaines here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mount Prospect

• Rockford man charged in death of Mount Prospect infant following seven-hour delay (mystateline.com)
• Glenbrook South Takes First At Prospect Invite (journal-topics.com)
• 93-Year-Old Man Killed In Rollover Crash; 2 Injured (journal-topics.com)

Park Ridge

• Going deep: Why is the Chicago area producing so many good high school quarterbacks? (chicagotribune.com)

Glenview

• Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview (patch.com)

Ok Des Plaines! 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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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