Rabid bat confirmed on South Rose Avenue prompts health warnings
Also on today's calendar: Rosemont Uncorked and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 64 and low of 55 degrees.
Saturday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
Sunday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rabid Bat Found In Park Ridge Neighborhood: IDPH (patch.com) — Park Ridge officials are warning residents after a bat found near the 1100 block of South Rose Avenue tested positive for rabies this week. Health authorities urge anyone who may have touched or been bitten by a bat to contact a doctor immediately and remind residents to keep pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date and report sick or dead wildlife.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Evanston
Evanston Beaches To Open this Weekend Through Labor Day (patch.com)
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