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🌱 Patch AM: How Park Ridge helped spark Chicago’s surprising quarterback boom
Be sure to catch 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Park Ridge Patch calendar
Hi Park Ridge! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Park Ridge helped spark Chicago's surprising quarterback boom
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Sunday: Sunshine, nice and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Going deep: Why is the Chicago area producing so many good high school quarterbacks? (chicagotribune.com) — Park Ridge gets a nod in this deep dive into why Chicagoland is suddenly producing so many elite high school quarterbacks, including Maine South's own Jameson Purcell. Coaches trace the boom to specialized QB trainers, 7-on-7 programs, and more pass-heavy offenses, with local programs like Maine South long ahead of the curve. 
📸 Around Park Ridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
2:00 pm - 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
2:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - Adult Book Discussion: Dust Child
Roden Branch Library 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago, IL 60631
6:30 pm - 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 - Voices of Hope Community Chorus is Seeking Experienced Singers →
St Lukes Lutheran Church, 205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge
7:00 pm - Bake Sale Fundraiser →
Sheridan at Park Ridge, 510 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge
10:30 am - Harrer Park →
Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Park Ridge Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Avantara Park Ridge - Food in Park Ridge. Apply here.
- Quest Food Management Services posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Niles
- Consulate general welcomes Manny Pacquiao at Filipino community meet and greet — Chicago (asianjournal.com)
- Record intern wraps up prolific summer of North Shore reporting (therecordnorthshore.org)
Rosemont
- INX to Showcase Advanced Ink, Coating and Adhesive Solutions at LOUPE Americas 2026 (inkworldmagazine.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)
Glenview
- Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani Bringing Italian Steakhouse To Glenview (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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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