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Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Alleged drunk driver crashes SUV completely through commercial building in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Emergency crews in Highland Park responded on August 11 after a driver allegedly crashed an SUV completely through a commercial building on Old Skokie Valley Road, heavily damaging part of the structure. No injuries were reported, but the Lake Forest woman was arrested on DUI and alcohol-transport charges, and the city restricted access pending structural engineering review.
• Police officer suicide: How northern Illinois is breaking the silence (shawlocal.com) — Northern Illinois police departments are expanding mental health support after traumatic events like the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting, where seven people were killed. The story details new counseling, peer support, and state-funded wellness programs aimed at reducing officer suicide, while emphasizing that seeking help is confidential and encouraged for first responders and their families.
• How one American couple ditched their lawn and created a wildlife haven – and you could too (allusanewshub.com) — A Highland Park couple who moved from Chicago turned their traditional lawn into a thriving native-plant habitat that now attracts birds, pollinators, and even neighborhood families. Their success story anchors a broader look at how homeowners nationwide are replacing turf with climate-friendly, wildlife-supporting gardens, along with practical tips for starting small in your own yard.
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