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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:

• How did Lake Forest's private high schools rank among Illinois' best?
• Who will start at quarterback for the Bears in Lake Forest?

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best private high schools in Illinois (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Families in Lake Forest will notice two local private high schools earning top marks in a new statewide ranking, with small class sizes and strong overall grades. The list compares standout Illinois schools by enrollment, student–teacher ratios, and academic performance, helping parents gauge how Lake Forest options stack up against other top campuses across the state.
   

• Bears coach Ben Johnson is considering his options at quarterback for matchup with the Jets (thetelegraph.com) — In Lake Forest, Bears coach Ben Johnson is weighing whether Caleb Williams' hamstring injury means Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent will start Sunday against the Jets, after Keenum's strong showing versus the Eagles. The team is also shuffling options at left tackle and welcoming defensive back Kyler Gordon back to practice, giving Lake Forest fans plenty to watch at Halas Hall this week.
   

📸 Around Lake Forest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Forest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Cozy Afternoon Fall Felt Session →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  5:00 pm
• An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event →
  Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm
• Young Washington →
  Gorton Center – John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm
• Film: Young Washington →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm
• Manhattan short film →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm
• Mindful Making: Adult Drop In Art Workshop →
  Gorton Center, 400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm
• Eureka Day →
  Citadel Theatre, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
  7:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Visitor Day →
  554 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest
  7:15 am
Saturday October 3
• Northshore Chess Club at Starbucks →
  Starbucks Reserve, 672 N Western Ave, Lake Forest
  1:00 pm
• Mutts Gone Nuts →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  3:00 pm
• Eureka Day →
  Citadel Theatre, 300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• LOST CAT ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Zoey was lost on September 29, 2026 and was last seen near Lake Forest, IL If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor West Lake Forest)
• I have a large pile of landscape rocks from a backyard project that is being redone.
  It appears to be a large heavy truckload or possibly 2 truckloads. Does anyone here have a use for these or have a way to help me get rid of this… (Nextdoor Lake Forest-East)

• Novolex Holdings, LLC posted a job opening for Global Category Manager, Recycled Resins in Lake Forest. Apply here.
• One Off Hospitality Group, Ltd posted a job opening for Butcher in Highwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Bluff

• Lynn Trautmann, award-winning photographer, dies at 68 (evanstonroundtable.com)

Lincolnshire

• Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and more (dailyherald.com)
• Head-To-Head Contrast: Children's Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) versus Camping World (NYSE:CWH) (defenseworld.net)
• Child Sex Assault Charge, DUI Arrests: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter (patch.com)

Deerfield

• Driver Charged With DUI, Resisting Arrest: Riverwoods Blotter (patch.com)
• Hellenic American Academy Celebrates 20 Years In Deerfield (patch.com)
• Chicago Stars To Make Coachella Valley Invitational Debut In 2027 (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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