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Greetings Highland Park! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Highland Park junior became the Giants' shutdown cornerback
  • What investigators still need after the I-94 shooting near Highland Park

Also on today's calendar: Sofar Sounds: Live Music Night in Highland Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Highland Park cornerback Mason Auslander knows receivers 'are coming for you.' Against Deerfield, he's ready. (chicagotribune.com) — Highland Park High School cornerback Mason Auslander has secured a key starting role on the Giants' defense, helping lead a dominant win over rival Deerfield and recent victories over Evanston, Glenbrook North, and Maine East. The junior credits intense competition, coaching from his older brother, and growing confidence for his breakout season as the team pushes for more conference success.
   

• Suspect in custody as ISP seeks footage after gunman opens fire on driver on I-94, leading victim to seek help in Highland Park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A driver who was shot at on northbound I-94 pulled into a Shell station at Route 41 and Park Avenue West in Highland Park, prompting a response from local police and fire crews. Illinois State Police later shut down the expressway, located a suspect vehicle in Chicago, and made an arrest, while asking anyone with dashcam footage or information to contact investigators.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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