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In today's newsletter:

• Lake Forest run unites community to support families living with EB
• Which new defenders just joined the Bears in Lake Forest?

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 12th Annual dash4debra Returns To Benefit For EB Support (patch.com) — Lake Forest neighbors are invited to Lake Forest Academy on August 23 for the 12th Annual dash4debra, a community run and walk supporting families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa. Hosted by Lake Forest resident and EB advocate Megan Gosselin, the event lets participants choose their own pace while raising funds for debra of America's patient services, education, advocacy, and research efforts.
   

• Sanders getting shot to impress Browns coaches (altoonamirror.com) — From their Lake Forest headquarters, the Chicago Bears have added veteran pass rusher Marcus Davenport and defensive back Deantre Prince to bolster the defense. Around the league, several other NFL teams are juggling injuries, roster competitions, and signings as preseason battles intensify ahead of final cuts and the regular season kickoff.
   

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 8
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. →
  Rondout Elem School Lake Forest, IL 60045
  7:00 pm
• District 67 Regular Board of Education Meeting
  Lake Forest School District 67 Board Room, Lake Forest Community High School West Campus
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Electronics Recycling Drive →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  10:00 am
• Midsummer Nights: Golden Hour Wine Tasting →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks →
  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest
  1:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Tea Dueling (Rescheduled) →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 30
• Salute in Song: Navy Band Great Lakes →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  10:00 am
• National Library Card Sign-Up Month →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 2
• LEGO Drop-In (Fall 2026) →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Power Wellness Management, LLC posted a job opening for Member Services Associate - PT in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Lake Bluff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• Jayco Boasts Nearly 500 at 2026 Dealer Homecoming (rv-pro.com)
• McAuley Labels' Test Tube Printer Leads 2026 Lab Labeling List (dovernewsnow.com)

Highland Park

• Kenneth Steed — Contact Highland Park, IL (pga.com)
• Umphrey's McGee and moe. Go Big with 'Rebubula' Sandwich and Paul Simon Selection, Monkeys on Ecstasy to Play Garcia's on Monday Night (jambands.com)

Libertyville

• Woman Dies After Trying To Help Son In Des Plaines River (patch.com)

Ok Lake Forest! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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