Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Skokie High Schools Rank In Illinois (patch.com) — Families in Niles whose students attend Niles North or Niles West can see how their schools stack up statewide, with both ranking among Illinois' top public high schools. U.S. News & World Report's new list highlights graduation rates and college readiness, showing strong performance for these Skokie-based schools that serve much of the Niles community.
Village Board of Trustees Meeting 8/25/2026 Village of Morton Grove FLICKINGER MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL, 60053, United States 7:00 pm
Solo Entrepreneurs | Affinity Group Meeting Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Oak Park Public Library 834 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301 Parking is available. 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hard to believe, but someone stole my dog's harness and leash from the Glenview Community Dog Bark (behind ABT) yesterday. Quite the surprise as we went to exit the park. Or perhaps someone took it by mistake and will bring it back? Checked today, but so far it has not… (Nextdoor Chesterfield Gardens)
I was walking my dog and noticed the whole front of the mail box was gone . ( steel panel) . I notice actual mail sitting there. I took it to the Niles Civic Center ( see pics and note) . I am sort of baffled to discover… (Nextdoor Niles)
Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Upscale Restaurant General Manager in Morton Grove. Apply here.
Potbelly posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Harwood Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Ridge
From software to softball, Williams a two-sport star for Cubs, Bandits (mlb.com)
Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com)
Skokie
Skokie OKs 15% water bill hikes, lead line replacement linked to infamous water main break (chicagotribune.com)
Des Plaines
Man Charged After Lunging At Officer In Des Plaines: Police (patch.com)
Ok Niles! 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!