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🌱 Patch AM: Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview

Be sure to catch ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park on the Glenview Patch calendar

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Hi Glenview! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fabio Viviani steakhouse, HQ expansion and flag football honors in Glenview
  • How Glenview native Derek Shomon is reshaping the White Sox offense
  • Glenview and other communities remember residents who recently passed away

Also on today's calendar: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park and 13 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 66 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview (patch.com) — Glenview residents can look forward to a new modern Italian steakhouse from celebrity chef Fabio Viviani, planned for Waukegan Road with a fall opening and village liquor license approval underway. Village trustees also advanced a major expansion of the Evans Scholars Foundation headquarters on Patriot Boulevard, set 2027 budget workshops at Village Hall, and honored Glenview's AllGo Flag Football Academy for strong national tournament performances.
   

• Even after shutout loss, hitting coach Derek Shomon has White Sox offense leading AL in runs per game (suntimes.com) — Chicago White Sox hitting coach Derek Shomon, a Glenview native, has helped guide an unexpectedly high-scoring offense that still leads the American League in runs per game despite a shutout loss to the Braves. The story explores his blunt, relationship-driven coaching style, bullpen concerns with new reliever Huascar Brazoban, and rotation plans as the Sox push through a grueling stretch of games.
   

• Palm Beach Obituaries-August 20, 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — Among several recent obituaries, one honors 84-year-old Zacharias Kiamelis, who died at his home in Glenview on August 17 after building a successful transportation business and family life following his immigration from Greece. The collection also remembers residents with ties to Florida, Missouri, Vermont, Maryland, Iowa, Massachusetts, and Illinois, reflecting lives rooted in hard work, service, and close family bonds.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • GBS High School alternative rock band reunites for a Chicago Riot Fest show after 25 years —George LeClaire Read on Patch
  • HuFriedyGroup posted a job opening for Quality Inspector (3rd Shift) in Northbrook. Apply here.
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glenview here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event (patch.com)
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Wilmette

  • Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog (patch.com)

Ok Glenview! 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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