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• 8-Foot-Tall Waves And Deadly Currents Threaten Highland Park Beaches (patch.com) — Highland Park beachgoers are being warned to stay out of Lake Michigan as waves up to 8 feet and dangerous rip currents create life‑threatening swimming conditions through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service urges extra caution after a year with dozens of Lake Michigan drownings and notes that cooler, rainy weather will continue into Tuesday.
• Lake County plastic bag recycling program ending next year: 'It just didn't take off' (chicagotribune.com) — Highland Park residents who've been using the orange Hefty ReNew bags for hard‑to‑recycle plastics should prepare for the program to end on June 30, 2027, after organizers struggled to find reliable end users. The Lake County initiative, which also involved nearby towns, will keep collecting bags for several more months, while residents are urged to use store drop-offs like Jewel and Walmart for plastic bags.
• This week in Lake County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 20-26) (lakecountygazette.com) — A notable slice of Highland Park history is highlighted through the life of Hugh "Shorty" Ray, born in town on September 21, 1884, who went on to transform how modern football is officiated. The piece traces his journey from local roots and Illinois schooling to becoming the NFL's first rules technical advisor and a Hall of Famer whose innovations still shape the game.
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