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Also on today's calendar: Lake County Fall Boat Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The $7 Metra train ride from Chicago that drops you off in the picturesque town that inspired 'The Great Gatsby' (secretchicago.com) — Lake Forest takes center stage as an easy Metra day trip from Chicago, highlighted as the real‑life inspiration for parts of "The Great Gatsby." Visitors are encouraged to explore local landmarks like Westleigh Farm, Deer Path Inn, and the Katherine Bell Hale Gallery, all tied to F. Scott Fitzgerald's time among Lake Forest's historic social circles.
2. 8-Foot-Tall Waves And Deadly Currents Threaten Lake Forest Beaches (patch.com) — Lake Forest beachgoers should avoid swimming as the National Weather Service warns of life‑threatening rip currents and waves up to eight feet along the local shoreline through Wednesday evening. With dozens of Lake Michigan drownings already this year, residents are urged to stay out of the water and keep an eye on changing weather conditions.
3. Golf: Chen's Career-Low 65 and Knai's Sunday Surge Lead Northwestern Through Mixed Weekend (insidenu.com) — Northwestern's men's golf team will be in Lake Forest Sept. 28–29 for the Windon Memorial Classic at the Onwentsia Club, giving local fans a rare chance to see top college players up close. The article recaps both Wildcat teams' recent tournaments and highlights standout rounds as they head into this home-area stretch.
4. Pavilion of Waukegan received 4-star CMS rating in early 2026 (lakecountygazette.com) — Lake Forest residents can see that Lake Forest Place earned a top five-star CMS rating, standing out among Lake County nursing homes listed in new federal data. The story focuses on Pavilion of Waukegan's four-star score, local ownership, fines, and how area facilities compare as the region's older population grows.
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