🌱 Patch AM: Why a Lake Forest train crash still has roads shut down

Coffee in hand, Lake Forest? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why a Lake Forest train crash still has roads shut down
• Why a new center in Lake Forest could define the Bears' season

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

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Forest Police respond to vehicle and freight train collision near Old Mill Road (lakecountygazette.com) — A serious vehicle–freight train collision near Old Mill and Waukegan in Lake Forest on August 21 left a local driver hospitalized and has nearby roads still closed during the investigation. Train traffic is limited to one track, and police say the crash appears intentional. Residents are urged to use local crisis lines and 988 for mental health support.
   

• Analysis: Bears' offensive success could hinge on Garrett Bradbury (wgntv.com) — From their Lake Forest base, the Bears are closely evaluating new center Garrett Bradbury, whose performance could heavily influence Chicago's 2026 offensive success. After mixed but promising showings in joint practices and preseason action, coaches and Caleb Williams stress clean communication and consistency up front, noting how other NFL teams have struggled when replacing Pro Bowl-level centers.
   

📸 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

Monday August 24
• Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Series
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Preschool Students First Day of School!
  Greene Chicago, IL 60609
Thursday August 27
• Tea Dueling (Rescheduled) →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks →
  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest
  1:00 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
Friday September 4
• Grab and Go Crafts (Fall 2026) →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  10:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Messy Crafts (Fall 2026) →
  Lake Bluff Public Library, 123 E Scranton Ave, Lake Bluff
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We have a flying squirrel in our backyard.
  I startled the flying squirrel when I was restacking my wood pile (Nextdoor Whispering Oaks)

• Evereve, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser Part Time --Market Square--Lake Forest, IL in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• Lake Forest High School posted a job opening for Safety and Security Officer (12 Month/Second Shift) in Lake Forest. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• 'A gift from the heavens': Buffalo Grove hosts community and wellness fair (dailyherald.com)

Highland Park

• Military and veterans golf programs near Highland Park, IL (pga.com)
• Township High School District 113 marks energetic start to new school year (lakecountygazette.com)
• Target bets shoppers want to buy trendy snacks and drinks in grocery revamp (inquirer.com)

Deerfield

• Geneva, Konkey fly by Libertyville (dailyherald.com)
• Woman flown to hospital after motorcycle crash at Woodstock roundabout (shawlocal.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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