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🌱 Why Lincolnshire police rushed to Congressman Schneider’s office Friday afternoon

Lincolnshire, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Lincolnshire police rushed to Congressman Schneider’s office Friday afternoon

Also on today's calendar: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the buffalo say when his son went off to college? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and breezy at times, temps: high: 64, low: 40.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chicagoland US representatives sent suspicious letters (wgntv.com) — Congressman Brad Schneider’s local office in Lincolnshire was among those receiving a threatening letter with a suspicious substance, prompting a swift response from Lincolnshire police, fire, and a hazmat team using equipment from Lake Forest. Tests confirmed the material was harmless, and the building was cleared after a few hours, while federal authorities continue investigating similar mailings nationwide.
   

📸 Around Lincolnshire

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lincolnshire

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Other local events
    Saturday October 17
  • MMSI's 51st Show Brings A World of Miniature Sculptures →
    Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N Martingale Rd, Schaumburg
    9:00 am
    • Sunday October 18
  • LF Preservation Symposium Reception
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    11:45 am
    • Monday October 19
  • Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
  • Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
  • Pumpkin Party for Ages 0–5
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    10:00 am
  • Afternoon Family Storytime
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    4:00 pm
  • The Poetry Group: Special Guest Poet Mayda Del Valle
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Buffalo Grove. Apply here.
  • Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnshire here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buffalo Grove

  • 58 Buffalo Grove Runners Cross Finish Line At 2026 Chicago Marathon (patch.com)

Vernon Hills

  • Laboratory Pumps Market Forecast to 2035: Automation in Life Sciences to Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

Deerfield

  • Irving Berlin's White Christmas at Deerfield Theater Chicago (Nov 13 – Nov 22, 2026) (broadwayworld.com)
  • Neurosurgical Products Market To 2035: Aging Population and Minimally Invasive Demand Drive Growth (indexbox.io)

Ok Lincolnshire! 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 did the buffalo say when his son went off to college?" — Bi son (Thank you Judy O. for sending it in!)
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