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  • How a former Park Ridge pastor built the archdiocese’s largest school

Also on today's calendar: Free Webinar: Human Fluency in an AI World and 9 more events.

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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Other local events
    Tuesday May 12
  • Band & Orchestra New Student Night Band & Orchestra New Student Ni
    Park Ridge Niles School District 64, 164 South Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge
    4:00 pm
  • Thespian Induction & Awards Night
    Maine South High School, 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge
    5:30 pm
  • Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Basics
    Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
    6:00 pm
  • Wednesday May 13
  • Chorus Concert
    Carpenter Elementary School, 300 North Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge
    6:00 pm
  • Senior Honors Night - Auditorium
    Maine East High School, 2601 West Dempster Street, Park Ridge
    7:00 pm
  • Senior Honors Night
    Maine South High School, 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday May 16
  • Park Ridge Garden Club Plant Sale
    Cumberland Park, 101 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge
    9:00 am
  • Sunday May 17
  • Norwegian Constitution Day Parade
    Hodges Park, Park Ridge
    12:00 pm
  • The New Tradition Chorus Tribute to American Music Masters
    1000 Elm St, Glenview
    2:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Still With Us: Summer 2026 Grief Circle Series Begins on the North Shore —Linda Cordero Read on Patch
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  • The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Traveling Retail Merchandiser in Park Ridge. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(02710) - 1009 N Northwest Highway in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niles

  • Family Dentistry of Niles Now Welcoming New Patients in Niles, IL and Surrounding Communities (issuewire.com)
  • Let the good times roll, but remember e-scooter, e-bike safety (suntimes.com)

Rosemont

  • UConn softball team rallies to beat Creighton, 8-3, taking Big East title and NCAA Tournament berth (courant.com)
  • UBS Group AG Sells 52,231 Shares of Wintrust Financial Corporation $WTFC (marketbeat.com)
  • Tori Kelly Announces New Album 'god Must Really Love Me' The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture (thehypemagazine.com)

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!


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