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Northfield, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Northfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Northfield’s proposed TIF reshape school funding and taxes?
  • See the latest reported burglary and thefts around Northfield
  • How a Northfield alum helped power Boston’s record-setting PWHL season

Also on today's calendar: Northbrook 4th of July Parade and Fireworks and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has to be broken before you can use it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Joining New Trier, Sunset Ridge D29 takes stand against Village's TIF plan (therecordnorthshore.org) — Northfield’s proposed downtown TIF district is facing formal opposition from Sunset Ridge District 29, which fears more students and fewer new tax dollars for schools. New Trier has also criticized the plan, warning it could shift higher taxes onto nearby communities. Village officials expect a decision in September, and District 29 plans to stay closely involved.
   

2. Police Reports: Cash stolen from gas station, multiple stolen cars (therecordnorthshore.org) — Recent police reports for the North Shore include a June 4 car burglary in Northfield’s 1500 block of Mount Pleasant Street. Nearby towns saw stolen packages, cash taken from a Highland Park gas station, and multiple stolen or burglarized cars in Skokie. All incidents are preliminary reports, and those mentioned are presumed innocent.
   

3. Fleet's Aerin Frankel a double-winner at PWHL Awards as Goaltender of the Year and Billie Jean King MVP Award (bostonglobe.com) — A former Fleet rookie from Northfield forward Ella Huber, appeared in every regular-season game and four playoff contests before being reacquired by Boston in a trade with PWHL Detroit. The story highlights goaltender Aerin Frankel’s historic MVP and Goaltender of the Year sweep, along with major awards for teammates Haley Winn and captain Megan Keller after a record-setting season.
   

4. West Nile discovered in Wilmette mosquitoes — first local occurrence this season (therecordnorthshore.org) — West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes trapped in nearby Wilmette, marking the first positive sample this season in an area that includes Northfield. Risk to humans is currently rated low, but officials expect virus activity to rise later in summer. Residents are urged to use repellent, wear loose clothing, avoid peak mosquito hours, and remove standing water.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday June 18
  • Miss Katie Sings!
    Northbrook Public Library - Story Corner - Second Floor
    10:00 am
  • Teen Hideaway
    Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
    12:00 pm
  • Basic Computer Skills Help
    Chicago Bee Branch Library 3647 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
    12:00 pm
  • Common Pieces
    Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
    1:00 pm

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