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Gervais Defends Coyote | Gas Prices Down | Pathway Project Begins

Actor calls for coyote to be released; gas prices down; project underway: Northbrook Week in Headlines, Aug. 8-14, 2022.

Check out the week that was in Northbrook.
Check out the week that was in Northbrook. (Patch)

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Northbrook and beyond.

Adventure Campus Hiring Bonus Extended Through Friday In Northbrook

Due to recent hiring efforts, an additional 100 children have been enrolled in the program, according to the Northbrook Park District.

Meadowhill Park Playground Replacement Project Moves Forward

The playground was installed in 1996 and has approached the end of its life cycle, according to the Northbrook Park District.

West Park Pathway Project Begins In Northbrook

An asphalt contractor hired by the Northbrook Park District began the installation of a pathway extension at West Park on Wednesday.

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College Credits: Northbrook Students Make Dean's List At Tufts

Area students from Northbrook are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

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Ricky Gervais Calls On Northbrook Nature Preserve To Release Coyote

"Rocky," a 4-year-old coyote, has been housed at the River Trail Nature Center since 2018 after being mistaken for a dog.

Gas Prices In Northbrook, State Continue Falling: AAA

The average price of gas in Illinois is currently $4.33, while the national average is the lowest it has been since March.

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