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🌱 Patch AM: Why Park Ridge planners rejected a big new boutique hotel plan
And on the Park Ridge Patch calendar - Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere
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:
- Why Park Ridge planners rejected a big new boutique hotel plan
- How Lutheran General's new cancer center could change care in Park Ridge
- How a Maine South star turned flag football into a college opportunity
Also on today's calendar: Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with high clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 54.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Park Ridge Planning and Zoning nixes hotel proposal, though project not dead yet (chicagotribune.com) — Park Ridge's Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended against a five-story boutique hotel proposed for a block of century-old cottages near Uptown, citing excessive density and proximity to homes. Despite the 5–2 vote, the developer can seek a rehearing, and the project may still advance to the Park Ridge City Council as soon as October for further consideration. 
• Construction kicks off on cancer center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge (chicagotribune.com) — Construction is underway on a $99 million cancer center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, nearly doubling the campus and consolidating many cancer services into one hub by early 2028. The two-story facility will centralize treatment, diagnostics, infusion bays, and support services, with a calming landscaped entrance designed to make care more accessible and less stressful for north suburban patients.
• When Illinois finally sanctioned flag football, Emerson De La Cruz seized her moment (usatoday.com) — A standout Maine South senior from Park Ridge, Emerson De La Cruz, has helped turn girls flag football into a championship sport locally while earning a scholarship offer from Nebraska. After IHSA sanctioned the sport, she led the Hawks to a 2025 state title, shifted from receiver to quarterback this season, and now aims to defend their crown against tough postseason competition.
📸 Around Park Ridge
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Park Ridge
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★ Featured events ★
- Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & A World Premiere →
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
3:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Story Time
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
10:30 am - Halloween Business After Hours
The Nile's Historical & Cultural Center, 8970 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles
5:00 pm - LEGO Robotics and Coding Workshop
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
2:00 pm - Harvest Fest 2026 →
700 North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge
3:00 pm - Sculpt Like Hunt and Perkins: A Creative Sculpting Workshop
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
2:00 pm - LGBTQ meet up →
Patina wine bar park ridge, 112 s prospect., Park ridge
5:00 pm - Story Time
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
10:30 am - Novel Needles: Knit, Crochet and Stitchery Group
Roden Branch Library, 6083 North Northwest Highway, Chicago
1:00 pm - Infinite Resonance Sacred Sound Practitioner Certification →
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston
10:00 am - It's Autumn, Time for the Market Faire in Morton Grove! →
PRAIRIE VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
9:00 am - Fenwick High School Open House →
Fenwick High School, 505 Washington Blvd, Oak Park
12:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
📣 Park Ridge Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T0928) in Niles. Apply here.
- CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rosemont
- 2017 Food Safety Summit expands (bevindustry.com)
- 2027 NBA Mock Draft Version 1.0 (thesportsbank.net)
- Punching In: State Department Visa Process Too Slow for Courts (bloomberglaw.com)
Des Plaines
- Oil and Gas Market Outlook to 2035 (indexbox.io)
Evanston
- Evanston Man Charged After Oakton Hit-And-Run Seriously Injures Pedestrian (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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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