Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
Friday: Some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Highland Park Retail Center Sells For $7.75M (patch.com) — Highland Park residents may notice new investment interest in Garrity Square, the 13-suite retail center on Deerfield Road that just sold for $7.75 million. Anchored by a long-standing Starbucks and other daily-needs tenants, the property's sale highlights ongoing demand for well-located neighborhood retail in the North Shore market.
• Swastika found painted on slide at Highland Park playground: officials (abc7chicago.com) — Highland Park officials are responding after a swastika was discovered painted on a slide at Devonshire Park, where staff quickly removed the graffiti. Police say they're increasing attention on parks and houses of worship, while Mayor Nancy Rotering condemned the act as especially painful for Jewish families observing the High Holy Days and preparing for Sukkot.
• 'It just didn't take off': Why Lake County plastic bag recycling program is ending next year (dailyherald.com) — A regional plastic bag and Styrofoam recycling pilot, the Hefty ReNew Program, is ending next June, affecting Highland Park along with several other Lake County communities. Officials say strong participation couldn't overcome the lack of end markets for the materials, and residents are being urged to use store drop-offs like Jewel and Walmart if they still want to recycle bags.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sanctuary Sounds: Masterworks for the Spirit —Susan Merdinger Read on Patch
Get the Scoop with "The Front Page" at Northlight Theatre —Mira Temkin Read on Patch
NSYMCA Launches Youth and Teen Athletic Performance Training Program for 2026 and 2027 Season —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
Found dog! This sweet pup ran into our house. We will keep him in our home until we can locate his family. He is very friendly but came to us cold and scared… (Nextdoor The Highlands)
One Off Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Server in Highwood. Apply here.
McAlister's Deli posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Catering Specialist in Glenview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
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