Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety (schoolconstructionnews.com) — A recent renovation at Niles North High School in nearby Skokie shows how smarter layouts, secure vestibules, and clearer circulation can boost safety for Niles-area students without making schools feel like fortresses. The piece uses Niles North and Medinah Primary as examples of how thoughtful design, from bus loops to entrances, can speed evacuations and help first responders in real emergencies.
Back to School Bash! Greene garden from 3:00 - 5:00 pm Greene Chicago, IL 60609
New Member Breakfast August 2026 → Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Brookdale Oak Park 1111 Ontario Street Oak Park, IL 60302 Parking is available at the Holley Court village-owned parking garage, or on adjoining side streets. 8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Niles Takes Another Bite at Term Limits —George Van Geem Read on Patch
Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Niles. Apply here.
Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0928) in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Ridge
Amid future concerns, Park Ridge could give OK to first historic district (chicagotribune.com)
Chicagoland man facing multiple charges after vehicle search turns up narcotics (1630kcjj.com)
ICE pitches legal insurance to help shield local officers who make immigration arrests (adn.com)
Skokie
Book Senior Care Services in Skokie, IL with Beatrice L. from $22/hr (care.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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