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🌱 How North Chicago classmates kept their friendship strong for 70 years
Also, don't miss Peace In The Streets on the North Chicago Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How North Chicago classmates kept their friendship strong for 70 years
- What North Chicago faces from Grayslake North's surging young quarterback Friday
Also on today's calendar: Peace In The Streets and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 72.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How a group of North Chicago grade school friends now in their 80s stay in touch (nbcchicago.com) — Longtime friends who first met at Mother of God Catholic School in North Chicago have kept their bond alive for more than 70 years, still gathering for reunions in their 80s. With only about 10 classmates remaining from the original kindergarten group, they say meeting up feels like returning to their old classroom together. 
• Jaylen Newkirk takes 'a huge step forward' as Grayslake North's QB. With snaps all in the family. (chicagotribune.com) — Grayslake North's emerging junior quarterback, Jaylen Newkirk, is leading a suddenly explosive offense that will face North Chicago as conference play begins Friday. After a tough first varsity season, he's using experience, offseason work, and strong family ties on the offensive line to drive the Knights' turnaround.
📸 Around North Chicago
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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Chicago
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North Chicago Community High Sch North Chicago, IL 60064
8:05 am - Non-Attendance Day (District Closed) - Labor Day
North Chicago SD 187 North Chicago, IL 60064 - Specialized Department PLC
North Chicago Community High Sch North Chicago, IL 60064
8:05 am - Senior Parent Info Night
North Chicago Community High School, 1717 17th St, North Chicago
6:30 pm - LBMS Parent Information Night
Lake Bluff School District, 121 E. Sheridan Place, Lake Bluff
6:30 pm - Peace In The Streets →
1801 Sheridan Rd, 1801 Sheridan Rd, North Chicago
11:00 pm
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Thursday September 10
Sunday September 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - D127 Work, Earn & Learn Paid Internship Opportunity- Para Professionals
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Grayslake North High School in room C105
10:00 am - Visit Lake County Annual Luncheon
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 6161 West Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL, 60031 United States
10:00 am - GLMV Conversations 4 Success Network Group (C4S) - FREE
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express 975 Lakeview Parkway - Vernon Hills
8:00 am - First Friday →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Downtown Libertyville
5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello neighbors.
Sweet Memories Custom Cakes ,Do you want to make a loved one feel special on their big day? Just send me a message for an estimate based on your idea… (Nextdoor Alexisaac Luna)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in North Chicago. Apply here.
- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Payroll Tax Processor - Remote in Waukegan. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Chicago here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake Bluff
- Lake Bluff records 1 scam report for week ending Aug. 22, 2026 (lakecountygazette.com)
- Lake Forest Community High School announces Open House for September 9 (lakecountygazette.com)
Waukegan
- Big changes underway at Waukegan's Lake Plaza: A 'staple of family entertainment … since 1984' (chicagotribune.com)
- Part of Waukegan park turned into pollinator prarie: 'This is a win-win for the environment' (chicagotribune.com)
- Man discovered fatally shot on Waukegan's south side in suspected homicide (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Grayslake
- Heat Wave Hits Lake County; Cooling Centers Available Across Area (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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