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What's up Glenview! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Explosive destroys Glenview mailbox amid week of thefts and DUIs
  • What Glenview District 34 records reveal about a former top administrator
  • Why the Wolves' captain is thrilled to stay put in Glenview

Also on today's calendar: Operation Shred It & Forget It — Northfield Township Road District and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; cloudy, then some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 80, low: 65.
  • Friday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mailbox Blown Up With Explosive: Glenview Blotter (patch.com) — Glenview police are investigating an explosive that destroyed a wooden mailbox on Queens Lane, one of several recent incidents around town. The latest blotter also details large-scale retail thefts, identity fraud, property damage, disorderly conduct, and several DUI and reckless driving arrests, with upcoming court dates in Skokie for some defendants.
   

• Evanston District 65 hired a financial boss, but Glenview District 34 records show 'unprofessional' conduct (chicagotribune.com) — Glenview School District 34 records detail past disciplinary actions and employee complaints about former assistant superintendent of business services Eric Miller, now CFO in Evanston-Skokie District 65. District 65 leaders say they were unaware of earlier issues but emphasize expectations for professional conduct as Miller oversees finances during a major budget shortfall.
   

• Josiah Slavin re-signs with Wolves (prohockeynews.com) — Hockey fans in Glenview will see a familiar name sticking with the local AHL club, as Chicago Wolves captain Josiah Slavin has signed a new two-year deal. The 27-year-old forward, who helped lead last season's deep playoff run, says he and his family are excited to stay with the organization.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • GBS High School alternative rock band reunites for a Chicago Riot Fest show after 25 years —George LeClaire Read on Patch
  • My refrigerator/freezer is no longer working.
    Is there anyone other than ABT you would recommend? ABT can't come earlier than next week. (Nextdoor Golf View)
  • Towering cumulus clouds and Coast Guard helicopter Sunday evening from the Park Avenue overlook in Glencoe….
    Note the lenticular cap over one of the turrets…. (Nextdoor Lake - Leclaire)
  • Yona Solutions posted a job opening for Laundry Aide in Glenview. Apply here.
  • Legacy Healthcare posted a job opening for Activity Aide in Northbrook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Glenview here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northfield

  • Overhauled fields, new science labs, moved admin offices — the latest on New Trier renovations (therecordnorthshore.org)
  • Police Reports: Traffic camera removed, bicycle thefts, retail burglaries (therecordnorthshore.org)
  • Meet Sun City West Mac-Cro-Knit librarian Linda Flathau - Sun City West Independent (yourvalley.net)

Northbrook

  • Northbrook Community Center To Celebrate $12.1M Renovation With Grand Opening (patch.com)
  • EDGAR Filing Documents for 0001213900-26-090375 (sec.gov)
  • Meeder Asset Management Inc. Purchases New Holdings in The Allstate Corporation $ALL (marketbeat.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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