🌱 How hard is it to afford rent in North Chicago now?
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In today's newsletter:
- How hard is it to afford rent in North Chicago now?
Today's riddle: When is the best time to buy a trampoline? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A severe p.m. t-storm; breezy, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A severe p.m. t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Housing costs outpacing incomes for many, affordable housing advocate says during Waukegan forum (chicagotribune.com) — Affordable housing advocates say residents in North Chicago, Waukegan, and Zion must now work extremely long hours at minimum wage just to afford modest apartments, as rents rise faster than incomes. At a recent Waukegan forum, speakers outlined how few affordable units exist, how subsidies and housing authorities help, and why organizing for local pro‑housing policies is becoming more urgent. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Engaging Speakers - Libertyville
GLMV Chamber of Commerce LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED
9:00 am -
RFU Community Care Connection Mobile Clinic
City of Waukegan Holy Family Food Pantry - 912 8th St Waukegan IL 60085
10:00 am -
Workshop - Strong Steps: Turning Passion into Profession (In-person)
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1 North Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
1:00 pm -
Park on Park
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St. & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL
4:00 pm -
Lake County Emerging Leaders Spring Power Hour
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Mickey Finn's (Patio) 345 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
5:00 pm -
Hat Trick Watch Experience at Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Dave & Buster's Vernon Hills 424 Hawthorn Ctr. Vernon Hills, IL 60061 -
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
7:00 am -
Business Builders Network
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville.
7:30 am -
American Heart Association BLS CPR Class
City of Waukegan Waukegan Fire Station 1 - 1101 Belvidere Rd Waukegan IL 60
10:00 am -
Pup & Pour: An Outdoor Movie Night by the Lake
GLMV Chamber of Commerce The Landing on Diamond Lake 1016 Diamond Lake Road Mundelein, IL 60060
7:00 pm -
The Wailin Jennys →
Genesee Theatre, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan
7:30 pm -
Improv Playhouse: Voices of Liberty
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Improv Playhouse 130 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL
7:30 pm
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Waukegan, Illinois in Waukegan. Apply here.
- Premium Retail Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Walmart Merchandiser in Waukegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Chicago here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Bluff
- 12 Illinois Dog-Friendly Beaches Every Pet Parent Needs On Their List (everafterinthewoods.com)
Waukegan
- Father and son left trapped, hospitalized after intoxicated driver crashes into truck, causing vehicle to roll over in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- After loss of mural, Highwood finds new artistic energy — to be unveiled Wednesday (therecordnorthshore.org)
- Probation for man who sold drugs to undercover officers multiple times near elementary school in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Lake Forest
- Retired Lake Forest Fire Chief Mike Beatty remembered by family, community for helping shape fire department (chicagotribune.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Springtime (Thank you Cathy A. for sending it in!)
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