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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest Rabbi Donates Kidney To Stranger After Year-Long Journey To Match

And on the Lake Forest Patch calendar - Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich

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Hey there, Lake Forest! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Lake Forest rabbi's lifesaving kidney donation inspires his growing congregation
  • Which Bears roster battles at Halas Hall matter most this weekend?
  • How did Lake Forest College stack up in national rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Forest Rabbi Donates Kidney To Stranger After Year-Long Journey To Match (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents are hearing how Rabbi Moshe Spalter of Chabad of Lake Forest donated a kidney to a stranger after a year-long search for a match and is now recovering well. As he continues to heal, he's also focused on growing the Chabad of Lake Forest congregation and inviting community members to upcoming High Holiday celebrations.
   

• Key Storylines to Watch in the Chicago Bears Preseason Finale Against the Titans (ourquadcities.com) — Chicago Bears training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest sets the stage for several roster battles heading into Saturday's preseason finale against the Titans. The piece breaks down who might win the third running back job, how defensive tackle depth could spark a trade, whether fringe receivers and linemen can secure spots, and if the secondary depth is strong enough.
   

• Eleven Illinois Colleges Make Princeton Review's Best Schools List For 2027 (q985online.com) — Lake Forest residents can take pride in Lake Forest College being named one of Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2027 and ranked #11 nationally for health services. The piece runs through 11 Illinois schools honored, explains how student surveys drive the rankings, and underscores that the state offers several strong options despite rising tuition costs.
   

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  • A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement —Bill Read on Patch
  • Lake Forest Academy Opens 170th School Year —LFA Communications Read on Patch
  • NSYMCA to Host Free Virtual Program on Supporting Independence for Individuals Living with Alzheimer's —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria posted a job opening for Phone/Host/Cashier in Lake Forest. Apply here.
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Highland Park

  • The Right Roof Combo (mcsmag.com)
  • What to do in Chicago: Concerts by BTS and Miranda Lambert, Panda Fest and 'Escape the Museum' (chicagotribune.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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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