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In today's newsletter:

  • How worried should Northbrook residents be about West Nile right now?

Also on today's calendar: We Do Estate Sales Vintage Collections of everything Awesome Highland Park Sale and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 72. 🌢 Hot!
  • Monday: Breezy at times, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 4 Human West Nile Virus Cases Reported In Suburban Cook County (patch.com) β€” Mosquitoes in Northbrook have already tested positive for West Nile virus, and Cook County has now confirmed the first four human cases this season in the suburbs. Health officials say infection risk is high and urge residents to use repellent, remove standing water, and take extra precautions at dawn and dusk to reduce mosquito bites.
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  • North Suburban School of Dance Celebrates Award-Winning Season and Annual Recital Success β€”North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement β€”Bill Read on Patch
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    This young man moved his family to Northbrook 3 years ago because of Northbrook's charm. Listen to what he has to say. (Nextdoor Meadow Rd)
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Highland Park

  • Highland Park Man, Northwestern Staffer Charged With Possessing Child Pornography (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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