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And check out Operation Shred It & Forget It — Northfield Township Road District on the Northbrook Patch calendar

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Hello Northbrook! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Northbrook alum's dream meet-up with "Halloween" director at FAN EXPO
  • Why Northbrook's state rep just quit a key ethics working group

Also on today's calendar: Operation Shred It & Forget It — Northfield Township Road District and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 56.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Horror film fan gets to meet 'Halloween' director at FAN EXPO Chicago (chronicleillinois.com) — A Buffalo Grove couple with Northbrook roots had a dream horror-fan moment at FAN EXPO Chicago, meeting "Halloween" director John Carpenter and getting their poster signed. Lauren Eastman, originally from Northbrook and a Glenbrook High School alum, and her husband Grant described the encounter as a longtime goal fulfilled amid a star-studded, cosplay-filled weekend in Rosemont.
   

• Third Dem exits House 'accountability' working group (bigcountrynewsconnection.com) — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl of Northbrook has become the third Democrat to withdraw from a House "workplace culture and accountability" working group formed after sexual harassment complaints against ex-Rep. Harry Benton. Her move comes amid bipartisan criticism of House Speaker Chris Welch's handling of the Benton case and questions about how internal complaints against lawmakers should be investigated.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • SavATree, LLC posted a job opening for Tree Climber in Northbrook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Glenview

  • Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview (patch.com)
  • Mid-Morning Look: August 21, 2026 (eoption.com)
  • Even after shutout loss, hitting coach Derek Shomon has White Sox offense leading AL in runs per game (suntimes.com)

Northfield

  • Greenfield Co-op to Host Small Business Technology, Cybersecurity Workshop (businesswest.com)

Glencoe

  • Oregon women's golf unveils 2026-27 slate with two Golf Channel fall events (kval.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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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