Monday: Very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Skokie officials re-up, advance video-gaming talks; public input up next (therecordnorthshore.org) — Skokie's Village Board is moving forward with exploring whether to allow video gambling terminals in local restaurants and bars, and plans to seek public input later this fall. Officials estimate the machines could bring in between roughly $140,000 and $800,000 a year, while trustees and staff weigh potential social costs, enforcement demands, and how any new revenue might support village debt and services.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
North Suburban YMCA Hosts First-Ever Craft Fair on November 29 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
Has anyone ever placed storage in the Lock Up Self Storage on Golf Road? My contract began April 2026 at $250 per month. I received a notice the cost will be $349 beginning November. That's almost $100 in 6 months. Is this… (Nextdoor Golf)
Looking for power washing service for my work facility. Located in Evanston. Large building, 2 stories high (no need for any lift. Everything can be done from the ground). Side walk and window frames need… (Nextdoor Fairview South Skokie)
Skechers posted a job opening for Retail Assistant Store Manager in Skokie. Apply here.
Oakton College posted a job opening for Auxiliary Services Bookstore Merchandising & Inventory Skokie Student Employee, # 1618 in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Evanston
Westminster Place eyes 'several $100M' renovation (evanstonnow.com)
City plans nearly $100M in 2027 capital spending (evanstonnow.com)
Drive To This Under-The-Radar Illinois Restaurant Before The Secret Gets Out For Good (newsbreak.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!