🌱 Patch AM: Will Park Ridge’s first historic district change what homeowners can do?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Park Ridge's first historic district change what homeowners can do?
• Park Ridge man faces serious drug charges after Iowa vehicle search

Also on today's calendar: Memory Care Garden Unveiling and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny; low humidity, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
• Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Amid future concerns, Park Ridge could give OK to first historic district (chicagotribune.com subscription) — Park Ridge alderpersons have tentatively approved creating the city's first historic district, covering up to five Spanish-style homes on Talcott Place and Crescent Avenue, with a final vote still ahead. Supporters cite grants, tax benefits, and potential tourism, while skeptics worry about limiting future renovations and possibly pushing families away, especially if they later want to expand their homes.
   

• Chicagoland man facing multiple charges after vehicle search turns up narcotics (1630kcjj.com) — A 20-year-old Park Ridge resident was arrested in Iowa City after police say a late-night vehicle search uncovered marijuana, THC products, alcohol, numerous vapes, and fake IDs. He now faces multiple drug- and alcohol-related charges that could bring significant prison time if he's convicted, though the incident occurred out of state.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Gabriel's Closet (Park Ridge,IL) Hosting Silhouettes by Chris →
  Gabriel's Closet Children's Consignment Boutique, 428 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Memory Care Garden Unveiling →
  The Sheridan At Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
  11:00 am
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Lakeside Bank Back to School Family Fun Fest →
  425 Devon Ave, Park Ridge
  11:00 am
• Adventurers Wanted: Youth Dungeons & Dragons
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  12:00 pm
Monday August 24
• Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet and Stitchery Group
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  1:00 pm
• Hawkapella Auditions
  Maine South High School 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Adult Book Discussion: Dust Child
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Niles Chamber Executive Connect Group
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
  8:00 am
Thursday August 27
• Voices of Hope Community Chorus is Seeking Experienced Singers →
  St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  7:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Bake Sale Fundraiser →
  Sheridan at Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
  10:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Harrer Park →
  Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Niles

• How Strategic Design Supports Effective Evacuation and Emergency Access for Enhanced School Safety (schoolconstructionnews.com)
• Niles Village Board approvess three referendum questions for November ballot (chicagotribune.com)
• I Create Recipes for a Living. Here's How I Fed My Family Really Well for $28 a Day. (nytimes.com)

Rosemont

• Rosemont History Museum now open, documenting village's growth from swampland to commercial district (abc7chicago.com)
• AIM Solder to Showcase Solder Materials at SMTA International 2026 (pcbdirectory.com)
• CRG to lead sustainability discussions at AWA Release Liner Seminar (labelandnarrowweb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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