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🌱 Patch AM: Free Mental Health Walk At Gallery Park Aims To Raise $50K

Also, don't miss Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day on the Glenview Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Free mental health walk at Gallery Park seeks $50K for services
  • Two new tenants bring jobs and momentum to Glenview's Logistics Campus
  • See when Glenview's newest medical and pediatric eye clinics are open

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Some sun with a shower, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Free Mental Health Walk At Gallery Park Aims To Raise $50K (patch.com) — Neighbors in Glenview are invited to a free NAMIWalks CCNS 2026 mental health walk at Gallery Park this Saturday, aiming to raise $50,000 for free local classes and support groups. The 3K walk will feature live music, kids' activities, and refreshments while supporting NAMI Cook County North Suburban's services across 19 nearby communities. Registration is free and open to all ages and abilities.
   

2. 2 Companies Lease Space At Former Allstate Campus In Glenview (patch.com) — Glenview's former Allstate campus continues its transformation as LSL Industries and S&C Electric Company lease major space at The Logistics Campus, bringing more than 250 jobs to the village. The redevelopment now includes five LEED Silver-certified buildings and over 1.2 million square feet, with additional phases and tenant-ready sites still available.
   

3. Rush, Children's Eye Care Practice Welcomed To Glenview (patch.com) — New medical options are now open right in Glenview, with Rush Glenview offering neurology and ENT care on Compass Road and WeeEyes Pediatric Eyecare providing kid-focused eye exams on Harlem Avenue. Both practices share detailed hours, free parking or child-friendly amenities, and were recently welcomed by the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, expanding convenient specialty care close to home.
   

4. Threatening Call, Attempted Vehicle Theft: Glenview Police Blotter (patch.com) — Recent Glenview police reports detail a threatening phone call, an attempted vehicle theft on Greenwood Road, DUI and drug arrests on Milwaukee Avenue, and several theft and fraud cases across town. Residents can see where incidents occurred, from Waukegan and Windsor Roads to local businesses, and are reminded that listed charges are not convictions.
   

5. 'Lunch in my city' trend helps you find hidden local gems while helping small businesses thrive (upworthy.com) — A viral TikTok trend encouraging people to try "lunch in my city" has helped small restaurants nationwide, including Taco-Bout-Joy's in Glenview, which once struggled to attract customers. After the owner's daughter posted a heartfelt video, millions watched and crowds quickly filled the family-run spot. The piece highlights how simple social media posts can transform visibility for neighborhood eateries like those in Glenview.
   

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