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Hey there, Highland Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Five Highland Park teens earn elite National Merit semifinalist honors

Also on today's calendar: Alpha and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
  • Monday: Breezy with a passing shower, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 5 Highland Park Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Highland Park families have reason to celebrate as five local high school students were named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top one percent of seniors nationwide. These Highland Park High School scholars now move on to a rigorous application phase, with finalists to be announced in February and scholarship winners selected next spring.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA Invites the Community to Its Annual Trunk or Treat on October 18 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Jekyll & Hyde: An Electrifying, Gothic Musical Comes to Life —Mira Temkin Read on Patch
  • CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser- IMMEDIATE HIRE in Highland Park. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Highland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Highland Park here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deerfield

  • Health Systems Solutions Director en Walgreens (walgreens.com)
  • Director, Loyalty Strategy & Innovation en Walgreens (walgreens.com)

Northbrook

  • Shermerfest Returns To Northbrook As Village Marks 125th Birthday (patch.com)

Ok Highland Park! 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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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