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Good morning to you Lake Forest! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lake Forest helped inspire the world of 'The Great Gatsby'
  • Why Lake Forest swimmers are urged to stay out of the water
  • When top college golfers tee off at Lake Forest's Onwentsia Club

Also on today's calendar: Lake County Fall Boat Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 56.
  • Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Rummage Sale - First Presbyterian Church Lake Forest
    1st Presbyterian Rummage Sale  -  Saturday, Sept 26 8am-3pm700 N Sheridan Rd  Lake ForestWoman, Mens and Kids Clothing, Winter Sports, Boots and... (More info)

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  • Woodlands Academy holds first Service Day of 2026-27 year —Woodlands Academy Read on Patch
  • Aldridge posted a job opening for Welder in Libertyville. Apply here.
  • Siemens posted a job opening for Mechanical Assembler - 2nd Shift in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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