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🌱 Patch AM: Swastikas Found Near Place Of Worship: Northbrook Blotter

Coming up: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park on the Northbrook Patch calendar

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What's up Northbrook! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Swastikas, million-dollar scam and Rolex thefts hit Northbrook this week
  • How a Northbrook student learned to calm serious back-to-school anxiety

Also on today's calendar: ReHOME Estate Sale in Highland Park and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Swastikas Found Near Place Of Worship: Northbrook Blotter (patch.com) — Northbrook police are investigating swastikas drawn on a sidewalk near a Walters Avenue place of worship, along with a string of scams, thefts and vehicle break-ins affecting residents and businesses. Reports include a more than $1 million phone scam targeting a local business, high-value Rolex thefts from a Skokie Boulevard fitness center, and numerous fraud, burglary and traffic cases across town.
   

• When back-to-school jitters become anxiety: Symptoms to watch for (nbcchicago.com) — A Northbrook native shares how she learned to manage serious anxiety and depression while heading back to college, offering practical ideas local families can borrow. Mental health experts explain when normal back‑to‑school nerves become something more serious and outline specific warning signs parents should watch for, plus simple routines that can ease the transition.
   

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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
  • Inspirations of Northbrook posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Northbrook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Glenview

  • Foxtail At Glen View House Opening In Downtown Glenview (patch.com)
  • Glenview Park District Awards Contract For New Registration System (journal-topics.com)

Northfield

Wilmette

  • Wilmette Police Swear In First Electronic Detection, Comfort Dog (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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