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Also, don't miss 2026 Craft And Market Day on the Park Ridge Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Park Ridge? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • 2026 Craft And Market Day at First Congregational Church Of Des Plaines
  • Oak Brook Artisan Market - Oakbrook Center (Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4)
  • Two Year Anniversary at The Picklr Mount Prospect 211 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL, 60056

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain becoming heavier; humid, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

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    Today at 1 pm near Milton and Babetta Ave our 6lb golden Pomeranian wandered out of the yard. His name is Mini and he is friendly and not wearing a… (Nextdoor Park Ridge I)
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🗞 Nearby News

Rosemont

  • People of Play™ Announces Speaker Lineup for 2026 Global Inventor Pitch & Innovation Conference (toyassociation.org)
  • Koh Young Smart AI Solutions at SMTA International 2026 (smttoday.com)
  • Dining out: National Taco Day, LAGO expanding to Glenview, fall fondue and more (dailyherald.com)

Des Plaines

  • Car Flips In Roadway, Driver Charged With Aggravated DUI: Des Plaines Blotter (patch.com)

Arlington Heights

  • Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Arlington Heights This Fall — And How To Carve It (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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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