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Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 5 Skokie Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Five local high schoolers from Skokie have been named 2027 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, putting them in an elite group representing less than 1% of U.S. seniors. All attend Niles West High School and will now complete detailed applications covering academics, activities, leadership, and work experience as they compete for scholarships to be awarded next spring.
• Police say Flock is invaluable. But as misuse mounts, many wonder how to rein in the surveillance system (dailyrecordnews.com) — Automatic license plate reader systems like Flock are sparking intense debate across the Chicago region as misuse cases surface and lawmakers push new limits. For Skokie residents, the technology is already watching cars near the Illinois Holocaust Museum, raising questions about privacy, police accountability, and whether safeguards such as audits, warrants, or shorter data retention are enough to protect everyday drivers.
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