How a former Park Ridge pastor built the archdiocese’s largest school
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Today's riddle: How do you measure a snake? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Monday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 56 and low of 43 degrees.
Tuesday: A few showers; breezy, warmer, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
Wednesday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rev. Jerry Boland, of Glenview's thriving Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, set to retire (chicagotribune.com) — Park Ridge gets a nod as retiring pastor Rev. Jerry Boland previously served at Mary, Seat of Wisdom parish before leading Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview. The article looks back on his decades of ministry, OLPH’s growth into the archdiocese’s largest Catholic elementary school community, and his plans to assist with the leadership transition and enjoy a more relaxed retirement.
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💬 Chatter
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Still With Us: Summer 2026 Grief Circle Series Begins on the North Shore —Linda Cordero Read on Patch
Mother’s Day reveals strength across 3 generations —Cassie Richardson Read on Patch
The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Park Ridge. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Rosemont
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Des Plaines
Man With Box Cutter Confronts Employee, Barricades Himself In Vape Shop: Des Plaines PD (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In inches. Snakes don't have feet! (Thank you Kay L. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!