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Hello, people of Northbrook! Eric DeGrechie here with a brand-new Northbrook Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 86 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Northbrook today:

  1. When To See 2021's Full Harvest Moon In Northbrook (Northbrook Patch)
  2. NorthShore gets OK to build new Cardiovascular Institute at Glenbrook Hospital (Chicago Daily Herald)
  3. District 225 summer school update (Chicago Daily Herald)
  4. Arlington Heights teacher resigns rather than getting vaccinated or facing weekly testing (FOX 32 Chicago)
  5. Pumpkin Patches Close To Northbrook (Northbrook Patch)
  6. 12 Northbrook Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists (Northbrook Patch)
  7. 2 Pistols Stolen From Inside Parked Car: Blotter (Northbrook Patch)
  8. Classic cars, Cow Pie Moo-Lette, a 'duck' race all at Shermerfest (Chicago Daily Herald)

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Today in Northbrook:

  • Early Childhood Screening - Northbrook School District 28 (8:00 AM)

Northbrook Patch Notebook

  • Cook County Sheriff's Office (Official): "In 2021, we have administered NARCAN 38 times. This overdose reversal drug is fast-acting and can be the difference between life and death in some cases. This example from last month (Warning: Graphic Images in Video) shows our officers ..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Here is our latest data on breakthrough cases. Since Jan. 24, more than 93 percent of cases are among unvaccinated residents. Over 63,000 unvaccinated cases compared to 4,672 breakthrough cases, which were much less likely to require hos..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Post-COVID conditions, are a wide range of ongoing health problems that happen 4 weeks or more after first being infected with COVID-19. Even people who initially had COVID-19 with no symptoms can still experience long COVID. Find out mo..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Ask your COVID questions directly to leading doctors in Cook County" (Facebook)
  • Keshet Disabilities & Inclusion: "Ready for Sunday Night Football on NBC! Go Chicago Bears! 🐻🏈" (Facebook)
  • Northbrook Park District: "After impressive performances this year and at U.S. Figure Skating's National High Performance Development Camp, Bailey Onixt and Solomon Bristol were invited to compete at the 2021 U.S. Challenge Skate in Norwood, Massachusetts. The com..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "❤️ #Kids need extra #support during Covid times. Here are some #tips to help them get through this. They can help you too. 😀" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "The latest vaccination data for suburban Cook County. This map shows vaccination rates with at least one dose of vaccine. Check out this interactive map: http://ow.ly/opos50G8sr7 (Click the maps tab, choose vaccination rates and mouse ov..." (Facebook)
  • Village of Northbrook, Illinois: "Never forget 🇺🇸 This morning, Northbrook's Police and Fire personnel came together to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "🐕 Miami airport is using dogs to detect Covid: https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/good-dogs-excel-at-new-trick-of-covid-detection-at-miami-airport-120639557963?cid=sm_fb_maddow&fbclid=IwAR3wmnTupjL8XPEHxdh7qZ5m90qLHDX_3NrnZNhY6S6..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Do COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips? No. COVID-19 vaccines do not contain microchips. Vaccines are developed to #fight against disease and are not administered to track your movement. Vaccines work by stimulating your immune system t..." (Facebook)
  • Northbrook Church: "Back To Church Weekend is happening! #northbrookchurch #foodtrucks #Together" (Facebook)
  • Village of Northbrook, Illinois: "For #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, take time to celebrate and support Northbrook businesses! In addition to helping the community, shopping locally is also sustainable: - Consumers who walk or bike to local town centers reduce their use of ..." (Facebook)
  • Ravinia Festival: "Last week, the new generation's Black Violin and the elder statesmen Blind Boys of Alabama linked the fresh sounds to the classic ones and showed that the passion and energy are contagious and ageless. 🎻🎤" (Facebook)
  • Greenbriar School: "Pool noodles are still a hit during recess! Thanks to these two awesome 3rd graders for collecting so many noodles for their classmates to return to our recess bin! #GreyhoundsHelpingGreyhounds #WeAreGreenbriar" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Heading out for a fun #Saturdaynight? Don't forget to #maskup! Cook County has mandated indoor masking: http://ow.ly/IVUh50G7RFP #Thanks for protecting our communities! #Ittakesavillage" (Facebook)
  • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Northbrook IL: "What a great Rally Day! Thanks to all who participated! We're looking forward to a great year!" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "🤔Why get vaccinated if you've already had COVID? ✅The protection you get from having COVID varies from person to person. Things like age and medication can change that protection too. More questions? Ask Dr. Mo TONIGHT at 7PM on Faceboo..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "🤔Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a #baby one day? ✅Yes. COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for everyone 12 years of age or older, including people who are trying to get #pregnant now or might become ..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Wear your mask correctly & consistently to help stop the spread of COVID19 . 😷 with two or more layers. 😷 should be worn over your nose & mouth, and secured under your chin. 😷should NOT be worn by children younger than two-years-old." (Facebook)
  • Village of Northbrook, Illinois: "As #NationalSmallBusinessWeek continues, we are highlighting a variety of Northbrook businesses! This week, Village Trustee Muriel Collison visited School of Rock Glenbrook along with Northbrook Chamber of Commerce President Tensley Garr..." (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Breakthrough Case Data: Here are the COVID-related deaths since Jan. 23 . The number of unvaccinated/partly vaccinated deaths are on the right; breakthrough deaths on the left. Vaccines are far safer and more effective. Get vaccinated!" (Facebook)
  • Ravinia Festival: "When you're at the BMO Rooftop and look down, things will definitely start looking up! Join us on the roof on September 18 and 19 and let the air up there and the delightful drinks take your troubles elsewhere! ☁️🍹😃 BMO Harris Bank" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "NEW! CDC toolkit w/ COVID-19 materials for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities - available in English and Spanish. Topics: 1. vaccination 2. washing hands 3. testing 4. masking 5. distancing View: http://ow.ly/3CQR50GaLAh" (Facebook)
  • Cook County Department of Public Health: "Use a reputable fact-checking website like http://ow.ly/jRz450G9T3Z or http://ow.ly/76Fe50G9T40 to fact-check. Get more tips on how to spot misinformation, disinformation, lies, and conspiracy theories about vaccines here: http://ow.ly/x..." (Facebook)
  • Northbrook Church: "Listen to this short update from Pastor Mike about things happening this week at Northbrook" (Facebook)
  • Rotary Club of Northbrook: "Join our club and celebrate at Shermerfest on Sunday, September 19th! Get a Ducky in the race! Log on an buy tickets to help support several dozen local charities AND a chance to win $1000! https://go.rallyup.com/northbrookducks2021/Camp..." (Facebook)
  • Village of Northbrook, Illinois: "As Yom Kippur begins tonight, we wish all who observe an easy and meaningful fast." (Facebook)
  • Rotary Club of Northbrook: "Yesterday, our club was touched and humbled by Rabbi Aaron Melman from Congregation Beth Shalom as we learned about his experiences as a student chaplain with the New York Fire Department when 9/11 occurred. Watch the video and hear what..." (Facebook)
  • Ravinia Festival: "Take a break from "dancing like nobody's watching" to read our blog ⬇️ on where the The Joffrey Ballet has been and where it's going. Then watch them "dance while people are watching and music is playing" on September 17!🩰😃 🎟 Tickets ..." (Facebook)

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— Eric DeGrechie

About me: Hello, thanks for checking out my profile. All kidding aside, I'm a Field Editor for Patch, covering Northbrook, Glenview, Deerfield, Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove. I was born and raised in Upstate New York in Saratoga Springs. I moved to Chicagoland in 2014 and live here with my wife and son. I've been in the journalism/media business for going on 20 years in a variety of roles including managing editor, executive editor, news editor and sports reporter. You could say hyperlocal news is in my blood, so Patch is a perfect fit. I look forward to working with local readers and residents. If you've got a tip, story idea or just want to chat about local news, email me at eric.degrechie@patch.com.

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