🌱 Patch AM: How did Maine South and Maine East rank this year?

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In today's newsletter:

• How did Maine South and Maine East rank this year?

Also on today's calendar: Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stevenson, New Trier, Glenbrook North, Fremd, Hersey Ranked Among Top By U.S. News (journal-topics.com) — Park Ridge families can see how Maine South and Maine East stack up in the latest U.S. News & World Report high school rankings, which compare schools across Chicago's north and northwest suburbs. The list highlights where local schools land in Chicago-area, Illinois, and national standings, giving parents and students a snapshot of academic performance nearby.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 27
• Voices of Hope Community Chorus — Fall Invitation →
  St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Harrer Park →
  Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• CAPS Meeting: Beat 1611
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Home Football Game vs Warren
  Maine South High School 1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  7:30 am
• Adult Book Discussion: Dust Child
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  10:30 am
• Bake Sale Fundraiser →
  Sheridan at Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
  10:30 am
Saturday August 29
• Niles Founder's Day Celebration
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Golf Mill Park 910 N. Greenwood Avenue
  4:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet and Stitchery Group
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Small Business B(AI)sics
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles-Maine Public Libary 6960 W Oakton Niles, IL 60714
  8:00 am
• Mexican Train: A Domino Game
  Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Girls Basketball Tryouts
  Emerson Middle School 8101 North Cumberland Avenue,, Niles, IL 60714
  6:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• Branch Pickup! →
  Schiller Park, IL Calendar Schiller Park, IL 60176
  7:00 am
• Niles Chamber Executive Connect Group
  Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry Niles Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
  8:00 am
• B/O Westdale Recruitment
  Mannheim SD 83 Franklin Park, IL 60131
  4:00 pm
• Girls Tennis vs Leyden
  Maine West High School 1755 South Wolf Road, Des Plains, IL 60018
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The Douglas Center Public Hearing Notice —Linda Cordero Read on Patch

• Thorntons LLC posted a job opening for Clean Team Member in Park Ridge. Apply here.
• Senior Lifestyle Corporation posted a job opening for Cook in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Niles

• How Skokie High Schools Rank In Illinois (patch.com)

Rosemont

• Rosemont Police Says Child's Kidnapping Claim Was False: Report (patch.com)
• Blue Dot Fever Hits Nosebleeds of Some Garth Brooks Arena Stops -... (savingcountrymusic.com)
• Brother of Rosemont mayor, the chairman of Triton College, arrested on felony drug charge (dailyherald.com)

Glenview

• Man Charged With Attacking Police Officers: Glenview Blotter (patch.com)

Ok Park Ridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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