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🌱 Patch AM: Highland Park To Host 43rd Port Clinton Art Festival Over Labor Day Weekend

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Good morning to you Highland Park! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Downtown Highland Park transforms into a massive art festival Labor Day
  • How a late-night SUV crash damaged a Highland Park business hub
  • How Deerfield's new captain plans to challenge Highland Park this season

Also on today's calendar: Networking Event and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Highland Park To Host 43rd Port Clinton Art Festival Over Labor Day Weekend (patch.com) — Highland Park residents can look forward to the 43rd Port Clinton Art Festival returning downtown over Labor Day weekend, bringing 255 juried artists, live music, and family activities. The free, accessible event will close several central streets, highlight local restaurants, and support charities through art donations and special sales benefiting regional nonprofits.
   

2. Alleged drunk driver crashes SUV completely through commercial building in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Emergency crews responded after an SUV crashed completely through a commercial building on Old Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, causing significant structural damage but no reported injuries. A Lake Forest woman was arrested on DUI and alcohol-transport charges, and the city restricted access to the damaged area pending structural engineering review. Community Development staff have begun assessing the building's safety.
   

3. Louie Shaffer isn't the only Deerfield player 'focused on changing things around.' But it starts with him. (chicagotribune.com) — Deerfield football senior Louie Shaffer is leading a culture reset after last season's struggles, drawing on experience gained while sidelined by injury. As a new team captain in the CSL Central, he'll face familiar rivals including Highland Park, Glenbrook North and Niles West, aiming to turn Deerfield into a tougher matchup this fall.
   

4. Thieves Relocate Bike: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters (patch.com) — Police in nearby Winnetka and Glencoe reported several recent identity thefts, a relocated bicycle, and minor vandalism, along with multiple traffic-related arrests. One case involved a 21-year-old Highland Park man arrested on DUI and other traffic citations in Winnetka. Residents may want to double-check financial accounts and keep vehicles and bikes secured.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog found on Waukegan Street at Bloom Street Townhomes.
    Call Highland Park police if you know his owner. This is the second time. Ty (Nextdoor East Highland Park)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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