🌱 Patch AM: Park Ridge man faces serious charges after Iowa vehicle search

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In today's newsletter:

• Park Ridge man faces serious charges after Iowa vehicle search
• How high did Maine South rank in Chicagoland's Week 1 poll?

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 77, low: 65.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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 they found marijuana, alcohol, vaping products, and related items in his parked car during an early-morning encounter. He now faces multiple drug- and ID-related charges that could carry significant prison time if he's convicted.
   

• Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw's Top 25 for Week 1 (chicagotribune.com) — Park Ridge football fans can look forward to another explosive Maine South offense this season, led by a highly recruited quarterback. The team lands in a Chicagoland Top 25 ranking, alongside other powerhouse programs they'll face in early nonconference matchups.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
  Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• 2s & 3s Storytime →
  Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  9:30 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

• Consulate general welcomes Manny Pacquiao at Filipino community meet and greet — Chicago (asianjournal.com)
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Rosemont

• Rosemont History Museum now open, documenting village's growth from swampland to commercial district (abc7chicago.com)
• Newtopia Now moves natural trade show to Chicago in 2027 (newhope.com)
• 'A memorable experience': Wine challenge among ways Truluck's tries to make every day a special occasion (dailyherald.com)

Skokie

• IL House Candidate Urges Crackdown On Panhandling Involving Children In Skokie (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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