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Greetings Niles! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Niles North's redesign could shape safer schools near you

Also on today's calendar: Special Event. Sing with the New Tradition Chorus and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • 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.
   

📸 Around Niles

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Niles

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Other local events
    Wednesday August 19
  • Free Wednesday Open Mic Comedy at Comedy Plex →
    Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce 1128 Lake Street (Lower Level) Oak Park, Il 60301
    8:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • 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
    • Friday August 21
  • The Glass Menagerie →
    Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N Loleta Ave, Chicago
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday August 22
  • The Glass Menagerie →
    Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N Loleta Ave, Chicago
    7:30 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • The Affair of the Poisons →
    Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N Loleta Ave, Chicago
    7:30 pm
    • Saturday August 29
  • Harrer Park →
    Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
    4:00 pm

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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)

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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