Good morning North Chicago! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
What will Brandon Ewing's appointment mean for North Chicago's voice?
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 78, low: 72.
Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 84 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Brandon Ewing sworn in to vacant Lake County Board seat: 'It's about being able to build on the legacy' (chicagotribune.com) — North Chicago residents now have Brandon X. Ewing representing them on the Lake County Board, filling the late Mary Ross Cunningham's District 9 seat through December. Ewing, already the Democratic nominee for November's special election, says he'll honor Cunningham's legacy while scrutinizing the county budget and pushing for representation that reflects the district's racial and age diversity.
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
Vernon Hills Arbortheater Concert: Beyond the Blonde GLMV Chamber of Commerce 50 S. Fairway Drive, just north of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex (VHAC) 7:00 pm
Friday August 14
Smokin Deal BBQ - CHEF MICKEY KNUTSON'S BISTRO EVENT – GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1000 Butterfield #1007 Vernon Hills 6:00 pm
The Joyful Gourmet Cliff Lede Vineyard Seasonal Dinner GLMV Chamber of Commerce The Joyful Gourmet 542 N Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 6:00 pm
Saturday August 15
Yoga at the Beach City of Waukegan Stiner Pavilion - 201 E. Sea Horse Dr. Waukegan IL 60085 8:00 am
Mundelein Farmers Market GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060 8:00 am
Waterfront Market On The Rocks City of Waukegan On The Rocks - 175 N Harbor Pl Waukegan IL 60085 10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi neighbors, I have an autistic nonverbal eight-year-old and I was wondering is there anyone that wants to start a group that has autistic children . we could become one big happy family we can share our thoughts and concerns with each other or simply just come here and vent. (Nextdoor Foss Park)
Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 65806, GREEN BAY & MLK JR DR. in North Chicago. Apply here.
Heinen's, Inc. posted a job opening for Grocery Associate in Lake Bluff. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Chicago here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Bluff
Column: Some state Dems running for 2 offices at the same time (chicagotribune.com)
Waukegan
Waukegan D60 finds new jobs for 23 facing layoffs: 'Working together to get things corrected swiftly' (chicagotribune.com)
Man charged with randomly attacking person with wooden object as they were landscaping, prompting SWAT response in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com)
WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Drunk Drivers, and Kidnappers (dhs.gov)
Lake Forest
Lake Forest, Illinois fire: Man found dead during house fire on Griffith Road, Lake County Coroner's Office says (abc7chicago.com)
Ok North Chicago! 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: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!