🌱 Morton Grove Days and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• Glenview 4th of July Celebration 2026 at Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, 60026
• Zoning Board of Appeals at VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings
• Morton Grove Days at Harrer Park and Harrer Pool

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Very hot and humid, with a high of 97 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 95, low: 79.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm; hot, humid, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Morton Grove

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 4

• Glenview 4th of July Celebration 2026 →
  Gallery Park, 2001 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL, 60026,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday July 1

• Zoning Board of Appeals →
  VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings Skokie Village Hall > Council Chambers - 5127 Oakton Street Skokie IL 60077
  7:30 pm

Thursday July 2

• Morton Grove Days →
  Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  4:00 pm
• Traffic Safety Commission Meeting 7/2/2026
  Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
  7:00 pm
• Plan Commission →
  VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings Skokie Village Hall > Council Chambers - 5127 Oakton Street Skokie IL 60077
  7:30 pm

Friday July 3

• All District 69 Offices Closed
  Skokie SD 69 Skokie, IL 60077
• ESL Games & Gab (Conversation) →
  Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove
  10:00 am

Saturday July 4

• July 4th Parade- Walk With Us!
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Meet at Notre Dame College Prep to walk with us!
  8:45 am

Tuesday July 7

• Appearance Commission 7/7/2026
  Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 1

• Niles Chamber Executive Connect Group
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
  8:00 am
• Story Time in Welles Park
  Northtown Branch Library 6435 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
  10:00 am
• Story Time
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  10:30 am
• Family Story Time
  Northtown Branch Library 6435 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Neighbors,
  I’m looking for an electrician, my dining room chandelier light is broken and I’m not sure if it’s in the chandelier or the wiring. (Nextdoor National Park)
• Hello!
  In need of any recommendations for an affordable plumbing in the area. Thank you in advance! (Nextdoor E. Morton Grove/W. Skokie)

• Elite Staffing Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Assistant/Pre-Weigher in Morton Grove. Apply here.
• Andrea Aslanides - State Farm Agent posted a job opening for Account Representative - State Farm Agent Team Member in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morton Grove here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Niles

• UAW Members Vote to Authorize Strike at Woodward MPC in Niles (industryweek.com)
• Where To Find Cooling Centers In Skokie During Extreme Heat Wave (patch.com)
• Burglaries at video gambling establishments are soaring, with more than 500 reported so far in 2026 (suntimes.com)

Skokie

• How to celebrate USA's 250th on July 4 in Evanston, Skokie, Northbrook, Winnetka, Wilmette, Glenview (chicagotribune.com)

Evanston

• Watch The U.S. Team's Next World Cup Match At Official Evanston Watch Party (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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