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🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Illinois State alumni now living and working in Northbrook

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Good morning Northbrook! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Illinois State alumni now living and working in Northbrook

Also on today's calendar: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: Mark Twain's Magnificent Failure (Hybrid) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Class notes: Fall 2026 (illinoisstate.edu) — Several Illinois State alumni now call Northbrook home, including a retired teacher and a licensed professional counselor practicing locally. The broader class notes section highlights decades of alumni careers, retirements, community work, and family milestones across Illinois and the country, offering a snapshot of how graduates are contributing in education, health care, law, and more.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NSYMCA Launches Athletic Performance Training Program for youth and teens for 2026 and 2027 Season —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • H.B. Fuller Company posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Northbrook. Apply here.
  • McAlister's Deli posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member - Catering Specialist in Glenview. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northbrook here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Highland Park Retail Center Sells For $7.75M (patch.com)

Ok Northbrook! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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