🌱 Why Lincolnshire drivers are seeing unusually high gas prices now

Cheers Lincolnshire! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Lincolnshire drivers are seeing unusually high gas prices now
• Could regional gas leaf blower rules eventually reach Lincolnshire yards?
• How Metra's board shake-up could affect Lincolnshire commuters

Also on today's calendar: Help Stock the Shelves at Northbrook Farmers Market's Summer Stock 2026 and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lorra R.!

Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Unusually high gas prices this late in the year: GasBuddy (newsnationnow.com) — A Lincolnshire gas station is part of the backdrop as GasBuddy reports that U.S. gas prices are unusually high for this time of year, averaging just over $4 a gallon. The spike is tied to tensions with Iran and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, meaning Lincolnshire drivers could be paying more at the pump for a while.
   

• Glenview Joins 6 Communities To Fund Gas Leaf Blower Restriction Study (journal-topics.com) — Lincolnshire previously joined Deerfield, Lake Forest, and other North Shore communities in a regional working group exploring restrictions on gas-powered leaf blowers, and that effort is now advancing with a new feasibility study led by Wilmette and Glenview. While Glenview just approved funding, the broader coalition's work could shape future noise and air-quality rules that may eventually influence Lincolnshire's own landscaping policies.
   

• Who's on first at Metra? Directors coming and going as transit reforms gel (dailyherald.com) — A Lincolnshire resident, director Gary Gordon, is among the remaining Metra board members as major transit reforms take effect and six new directors join in September. The shake-up follows creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority, which will wield more power over Metra, Pace, and CTA service funded by higher gas and sales taxes. Lincolnshire commuters may feel the impact in coming years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lincolnshire

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 19
• Help Stock the Shelves at Northbrook Farmers Market's Summer Stock 2026 →
  Northbrook Farmers Market | Cherry Lane & Meadow Road,
  7:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday August 16
• Solve a Breakout EDU Escape Box
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  1:00 pm
Monday August 17
• Teen Grab 'n' Go Kit
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
• Kids Grab 'n' Go Creativity Kit
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
• District 125 Board of Education Meeting
  ADLAI E STEVENSON HSD 125 District Office
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
• Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Indoor Summer Picnic
  Lake Forest Library 100 E Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  10:00 am
• Library Board Meeting
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. →
  Rondout Elem School Lake Forest, IL 60045
  7:00 pm
• District 67 Regular Board of Education Meeting
  Lake Forest School District 67 Board Room, Lake Forest Community High School West Campus
  7:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 13
• MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
  7:00 am
• Business Builders Network
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville.
  7:30 am
• HS Yearbook Photos - Student Make-Up
  Lake Zurich High School LZHS
  8:40 am
• Finance Committee
  Lake Forest Library 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Robert Bosch Tool Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Lincolnshire. Apply here.
• Bell American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lincolnshire here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buffalo Grove

• Buffalo Grove Students Head Back To Class: Key 2026-27 Dates (patch.com)

Vernon Hills

• Boys golf season preview: From Class 3A to 1A, no shortage of teams eyeing state trophies (dailyherald.com)

Deerfield

• Insider Buying: Fortune Brands Innovations (NYSE:FBIN) CEO Purchases $996,190.80 in Stock (insidertrades.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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