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🌱 Patch AM: How Highland Park is responding after antisemitic graffiti in a park

Also check out Lake County Fall Boat Show on the Highland Park Patch calendar

Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello Highland Park! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Highland Park is responding after antisemitic graffiti in a park
  • See what's new inside Ravinia's transformed Hunter Pavilion

Also on today's calendar: Lake County Fall Boat Show and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Highland Park Condemns Antisemitic Vandalism Found At Public Park (patch.com) — An act of antisemitic vandalism at a Highland Park public park prompted swift cleanup, increased police monitoring, and a strong condemnation from Mayor Nancy Rotering. City leaders, noting the timing around Jewish High Holy Days and Sukkot, urged residents to review Highland Park's Statement Against Hate while police continue investigating the swastika graffiti.
   

• Ravinia Changed Almost Everything. The Trick Was Making It Feel Like Nothing Changed. (architectmagazine.com) — Ravinia's Hunter Pavilion in Highland Park has been completely rebuilt inside while preserving the familiar look and lawn experience longtime concertgoers love. With a larger, more flexible stage, better acoustics, upgraded seating, and modern backstage facilities, the venue is now better equipped for everything from Chicago Symphony concerts to big-name pop shows.
   

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  • New Contractor, Tavern Makeover, Library Cafe Highlight Glenview Business News (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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