🌱 How a Riverwoods gas station photo connects to shrinking SNAP benefits

Morning Riverwoods! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Riverwoods gas station photo connects to shrinking SNAP benefits

Also on today's calendar: Aitz Hayim High Holiday services and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Trump-backed SNAP changes lead to sharp cuts in food assistance (wtvq.com) — Riverwoods briefly appears here as the location of a gas station where a SNAP EBT sign was photographed, tying our village into a much larger national story. The report explains how Trump-backed changes to SNAP work rules and eligibility have sharply reduced food assistance enrollment nationwide, with some states seeing especially steep drops and advocates warning that paperwork hurdles are cutting off eligible families.
   

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📸 Around Riverwoods

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Riverwoods

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Tuesday August 25

• South Park Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• South Park Connects
  South Park Elem School Deerfield, IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• Early Learners Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 26

• Walden Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• Wilmot Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 27

• Deerfield High School Open House
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  6:00 pm

Friday September 11

• Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

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📣 Riverwoods Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23

• Buffalo Grove Community Services and Wellness Fair →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
  8:00 am
• Buffalo Grove Farmers Market →
  Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
  8:00 am
• Crafting Corner
  Brighton Park Branch Library 4314 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  1:30 pm
• Concerts in the Park- Members Only: Park District of Oak Park
  Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Scoville Park (800 W Lake Street, Oak Park 60302)
  6:00 pm

Monday August 24

• K - 5th First Day of School!
  Greene Chicago, IL 60609

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• We're having All Tech Builders remodel our bathroom.
  If you need a bathroom done call them at 847-541-1111 (Nextdoor Riverwoods)

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🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnshire

• USA TODAY Editor's Picks 2026 opens product submissions for brands (lincolncourier.com)

Deerfield

• 20,144 Shares in CF Industries Holdings, Inc. $CF Bought by Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (marketbeat.com)
• Specialist Logistic en Walgreens (walgreens.com)
• Baxter's New CFO Hire Carries Visa Contingency Amid Turnaround Push (webpronews.com)

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Ok Riverwoods! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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