🌱 How a North Chicago traffic stop turned into a dangerous high-speed chase.

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

In today's newsletter:

• How a North Chicago traffic stop turned into a dangerous high-speed chase.
• What nearly $39 million in VA grants means for Illinois Veterans.

Also on today's calendar: Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
• Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Waukegan man allegedly flees from police at high rate of speed before crashing into vehicle, fleeing on foot in Beach Park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — North Chicago police say a speeding driver refused to stop near 12th Street and Jackson, ran multiple stop signs, and then crashed into another car in Beach Park before fleeing on foot. Deputies later arrested a Waukegan man who allegedly admitted driving and showed signs of intoxication. He now faces multiple DUI, fleeing, and traffic charges and remains jailed pending another detention hearing.
   

• VA awards $38,899,927 in grants to fight Veteran homelessness in Illinois Lovell Federal health care (va.gov) — From its North Chicago base, the VA has announced nearly $39 million in grants for 25 Illinois organizations that help Veterans who are homeless or at risk. The funding, part of a record national investment, will support housing, prevention, and intensive services through SSVF and GPD programs. Local Veterans could see expanded support and more stable housing options in coming years.
   

📸 Around North Chicago

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Chicago

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See →
  The African American Museum at The England Manor, 503 N Genesee St, Waukegan
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Peace In The Streets →
  1801 Sheridan Rd, 1801 Sheridan Rd, North Chicago
  11:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
  BankFinancial, 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor, Libertyville
  7:00 am
• RFU Community Care Connection Mobile Clinic
  Waukegan Public Library, 128 N County St, Waukegan
  1:30 pm
• GPS - Navigating Parent Series- Parents Under Pressure: Practical Tools for Navigating Life's Challenges
  Libertyville School District 70, 1381 Lake St, Libertyville
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Family Lotería Night →
  Belvidere Recreation Center, 412 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Anita Baker Tribute →
  118 South Genesee Street, Waukegan
• Miles for Miracles 5k- Hosted by Beauty For Ashes Ministries Intl. →
  Waukegan IL
• Mundelein Farmers Market
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce, Park St & Seymour Ave., Mundelein
  8:00 am
• 6th Ward Fall Clean Sweep →
  741 Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan
  8:00 am
• Yoga at the Beach →
  Stiner Pavilion at Waukegan Municipal Beach, 210 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan
  8:00 am
• 2026 Community Recycling Event →
  Park Maintenance Facility, 2211 Ernie Krueger Circle, Waukegan
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - North Chicago, IL in North Chicago. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T1070) in Waukegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Chicago here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Bluff

• Eli Huntington finished 24th at Stephens Cup (goairforcefalcons.com)
• Tau Beta Fall Market around the corner (grossepointenews.com)

Waukegan

• Waukegan council member charged with election fraud mum on future (chicagotribune.com)
• 'Left an indelible mark': Household mourns loss of life of Waukegan father who died whereas swimming at Illinois Beach State Park (fooshya.com)
• Budtender (Sales Associate) Waukegan IL (oregonlive.com)

Libertyville

• D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher (patch.com)
• Purple Ribbons To Honor Mundelein Woman Fatally Shot By Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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