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🌱 All of the Above Documentary Screening and 11 more events

Mount Prospect, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Coffee in hand, Mount Prospect? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. β˜•οΈοΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Activate Caffeinate with Indivisible Elk Grove Township at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee
  • Disco Fever Hits FLX Move in Glenview Launching Jumpboard Class Excitement
  • Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch at Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Wednesday: Some sun with a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Mount Prospect

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Mount Prospect

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β˜… Featured events β˜…

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Other local events
    Tuesday August 18
  • First Day of Classes for Grades 1-8
    Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
  • Cross Country Summer Running
    River Trails Middle School , 1000 N Wolf Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 600
    8:00 am
  • Kindergarten - AM Welcome to the HIVE (Last Name A-L / Mrs Brewers
    Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    10:00 am
  • Kindergarten - PM Welcome to the HIVE (Last Name A-L)
    Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    1:00 pm
  • Wednesday August 19
  • Kindergarten - AM Welcome to the HIVE (Last Name M-Z)
    Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    10:00 am
  • Kindergarten - PM Welcome to the HIVE (Last Name M-Z)
    Westbrook Early Learning Cntr Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    1:00 pm
  • All of the Above Documentary Screening β†’
    Prospect High School, 801 W Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Election Protection! β†’
    Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village
    1:00 pm

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This cat was on my driveway 2:15am 8/15/26 unfortunately I have no info on it but if this helps the owner the cross streets are Woodview Dr and Park Dr 60056 I have video also funny it came up and stopped and posed for the camera looked right at it.
    Enlarge for slightly more clear view of its face. (Nextdoor Camp Pine)
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Part-Time Stock Supervisor in Des Plaines. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for General Merchandise Clerk 2nd Shift in Rolling Meadows. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mount Prospect here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Des Plaines

  • Here's Who Really Makes McDonald's Apple Pies (sporked.com)
  • North, Orchard Place Schools Lay Out Efforts To Increase Disability Access (journal-topics.com)
  • Council To Consider $125K Payment For Post-Storm Tree Cleanup (journal-topics.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Apartments proposed for Buffalo Grove's Chase Plaza; Buffalo restaurant site to be redeveloped (dailyherald.com)

Ok Mount Prospect! 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 meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Prospect

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Mount Prospect

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.