🌱 Police explain how a late-night Rolling Meadows traffic stop turned deadly
What's up Rolling Meadows! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police explain how a late-night Rolling Meadows traffic stop turned deadly
- How a Bears stadium tax deal could hit Rolling Meadows homeowners
Also on today's calendar: Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Fog in the a.m., then breezy, with a high of 83 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 53, low: 37.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 52 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 18-Year-Old Driver Killed After Attempted Traffic Stop In Rolling Meadows: Police (patch.com) — An 18-year-old driver died in Rolling Meadows after crashing into a stormwater detention area near 3650 Industrial Ave. following an attempted traffic stop Tuesday night. Police say an officer lost sight of the unlit vehicle on Rohlwing and Industrial before later discovering it crashed and partially submerged, with rescue crews unable to save the driver. 
• Pritzker wants Bears legislation to move faster; tax questions loom large – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — State leaders are debating a megaprojects bill that could give big tax breaks to developments like a new Chicago Bears stadium, while critics warn it could shift higher property taxes onto suburbs such as Rolling Meadows. As negotiations continue in Springfield, some opponents argue communities like Rolling Meadows risk long-term financial strain if tax burdens grow to subsidize large private projects.
📸 Around Rolling Meadows
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sports Cards And Memorabilia Auction
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am -
FREE Schaumburg Home Show Returns April 18th & 19th! Bigger & Better for 2026!
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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NWCB Spring Concert April 18, 2026 at 3pm: Happy 250th America!
Community Church of Rolling Meadows , 2720 Kirchoff Rd , Rolling Meadows
3:00 pm -
Jimin Lee Yun: Four Hands Piano Duo - Rolling Meadows Library
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
2:00 pm -
Four Hands Piano Concert
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
2:00 pm -
Northwest Suburban Music Teachers Assn.
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
9:15 am -
Social Worker at the adult activity center
Rolling Meadows, IL Calendar Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
10:00 am -
Messy Time!
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
6:30 pm -
Just Desserts
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
7:00 pm -
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Rolling Meadows, IL Calendar , 3600 Kirchoff Rd , Rolling Meadows
7:00 pm -
Reader's Theater Presents
Rolling Meadows Library , 3110 Martin Ln , Rolling Meadows
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Ribbon Cutting - Meri Furniture
Meri Furniture , 1052 S Arlington Heights Rd , Arlington Heights
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Special Gifts Theatre Presents: "Aladdin"
Palatine, IL Calendar , 2800 Central Road , Rolling Meadows
2:00 pm -
Schaumburg Home Show
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel , 1551 Thoreau Dr N , Schaumburg
7:00 pm -
Heated Rivalry Drag Brunch
Chicago Improv , 5 Woodfield Rd Woodfield Mall Store K120B , Schaumburg
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rocky a rescue favorite is a delightful boy.
Loves all. He is 3 years old and so sweet. A great addition to your family. Meet Rocky at Petsmart Mt. Prospect Saturday April 18th from 10 to 1pm. (Nextdoor Kimball Hill) - Zeus is always ready to give kisses.
Such a tender hearted boy. See him at Petsmart Mt. Prospect, April 18th from 10 to 1pm. He won't disappoint. He a charmer. (Nextdoor Kimball Hill)
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1360108-1) in Rolling Meadows. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Manager in Rolling Meadows. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rolling Meadows here.
🗞 Nearby News
Palatine
- Most People Overlook This Illinois Restaurant With Absolutely Stunning Pies (familydestinationsguide.com)
Buffalo Grove
- Remorseful Thief Returns Stolen $2 Cigarillo To Store: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter (patch.com)
- Lincolnshire Library Seeks $100K State Grant For Security Upgrades (patch.com)
Ok Rolling Meadows! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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