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🌱 Patch AM: How Skokie Theater’s star-studded reopening weekend is taking shape

Be sure to catch St. Peter's UCC Annual Rummage and Bake Sale on the Skokie Patch calendar

Saturday September 26th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hey there, Skokie! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Skokie Theater's star-studded reopening weekend is taking shape
  • What Skokie's big review of Flock license-plate cameras could change

Also on today's calendar: St. Peter's UCC Annual Rummage and Bake Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Skokie Theater Celebrates Reopening With Celebrity Show 'I'm Not A Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce' (patch.com) — Downtown Skokie's historic Skokie Theater is reopening under new management with a three-show run of the one-man play "I'm Not A Comedian… I'm Lenny Bruce" on Oct. 8–10. TV star Ronnie Marmo performs and Joe Mantegna directs, with tickets ranging from $79 to $99, including a VIP meet-and-greet option for Skokie theater lovers.
   

• Skokie calls for review of Flock cameras following national surge of misuse (chicagotribune.com) — Skokie officials are responding to strong resident concerns about Flock automated license plate reader cameras, explaining how 27 village cameras are used and promising a transparency portal and full technology review. Police leaders argue the system helps solve crimes and locate missing people, while trustees and residents press for stronger privacy protections and data security safeguards before the next budget cycle.
   

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  • Too Many Chefs DON'T Spoil the Soup —Dave Flippo Read on Patch
  • Evanston/Skokie School District 65 posted a job opening for Lunchroom Supervisor (SY26/27) - 2 positions in Evanston. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Niles. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

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  • Wagner Farm Manager, Glenview 4-H Leader Honored For Agriculture Achievements (patch.com)

Ok Skokie! 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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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