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🌱 Patch AM: Concert for Democracy and 9 more events
You won't want to miss Make A Difference Day on the Niles Patch calendar

Hi there, Niles! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Make A Difference Day at Indian Hill Train Station
- Two Year Anniversary at The Picklr Mount Prospect 211 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056
- Step Up for Recovery at Dawes Park
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Shirley F.!
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 53 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 49.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Niles
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★ Featured events ★
- Make A Difference Day →
Indian Hill Train Station, 111 North Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
9:00 am - Two Year Anniversary →
The Picklr Mount Prospect 211 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056,
12:00 pm - Step Up for Recovery →
Dawes Park, 1700 Sheridan Rd, Evanston
1:00 pm - Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters →
3669 W Howard St, Skokie
4:00 pm - Happy Howl-o-ween →
Prairie View Park, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
10:00 am
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
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Other local events
- Planning and Zoning Board →
Niles, IL Calendar, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles
6:00 pm - Small Business B(AI)sics
Niles-Maine Public Libary, 6960 W Oakton, Niles
8:00 am - General Government / I.T. Committee Meeting →
Niles, IL Calendar, 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles
5:00 pm - Concert for Democracy →
Belvedere Events & Catering, 1170 W Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village
12:00 pm - Last Call Before Fall Art & Music Fest →
Niles Civic Center Plaza, 1000 Civic Center Dr, Niles, IL, 60714
12:00 pm - Celebrate The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce Centennial →
Morton Grove History Museum/Slater Annex at 6420 Dempster, Morton Grove, IL 60053
1:00 pm - The Great Family Pumpkin Carve Out →
PRAIRIE VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
6:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Sunday October 11
Friday October 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Niles PatchAM possible:
- Touch of Egypt LLC — (563) 594-7829
- ProCare Family Dental – Morton Grove — (847) 965-6223
- Just My Care — 8479041012
- PEER Services, Inc. — (847) 492-1778
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Smiths Group posted a job opening for CNC Machinist in Morton Grove. Apply here.
- Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Morton Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Niles here.
🗞 Nearby News
Park Ridge
- Man, 34, fatally shot in Portage Park smoke shop (suntimes.com)
- Supreme Court will review ICE's mandatory detention policy for immigrants (adn.com)
- Titans net three second-half goals to defeat Augie (herald-review.com)
Skokie
- Signage, markings and flashing beacons added to busy Skokie Valley Trail crossing (therecordnorthshore.org)
- WoF Recap: September 30, 2026 (SPOILERS) (wordpress.com)
- 'Wheel of Fortune' Fans Can't Believe Contestant Lost $67,000 in Painful Episode (opposingviews.com)
Glenview
- Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Glenview This Fall — And How To Carve Them (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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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