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🌱 Patch AM: Car into garage near Lowell and Payne: what we know so far
And check out 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival on the Skokie Patch calendar

Hello Skokie! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Car into garage near Lowell and Payne: what we know so far
- What Northlight's big move from Skokie to Evanston means for theatergoers
Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 75, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Car crashes into home's garage in Skokie, video shows (abc7chicago.com) — A car slammed into a home's garage near Lowell and Payne Streets in Skokie around 8 p.m. Saturday, causing visible damage and possibly affecting a neighboring house. Police have not yet released details on what caused the crash or whether anyone was injured, and information remains limited as the investigation continues.
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• The curtain rises as Evanston's $32.2 million Northlight Theatre set to open: 'We're excited to be home' (chicagotribune.com) — Northlight Theatre, which spent nearly three decades at Skokie's North Shore Center, has opened a new $32.2 million permanent home in downtown Evanston. Leaders say loyal patrons, including many who followed the company from Skokie, helped fund the project, and they expect the new venue to boost nearby businesses while offering intimate, modern performances starting this fall.
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📸 Around Skokie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Skokie
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★ Featured events ★
- 8th Annual Assyrian Food Festival →
Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove
2:00 pm - Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic →
Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston
6:00 pm - Harrer Park →
Harrer Park and Harrer Pool, 6250 Dempster St, Morton Grove
4:00 pm - Farmland Owner Conservation Connections →
Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St, Skokie
9:30 am - Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
4:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
Saturday August 29
Wednesday September 2
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
- Ravi Baichwal Q&A and Brunch →
Ezra-Habonim, the Niles Township Jewish Congregation, 4500 Dempster St, Skokie
10:30 am - First Day Of School (Early Release)
Skokie SD 69 Skokie, IL 60077 - Pre-K Meet & Greet
Skokie SD 69 Skokie, IL 60077
9:00 am - Human Relations Commission →
VIllage of Skokie - Public Meetings - 5127 Oakton Street Skokie IL 60077
6:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 MIKAELIAN EDUCATION CENTER, 615 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
7:00 pm - Pre-K Staggered Start
Skokie SD 69 Skokie, IL 60077 - Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Friday September 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors- looking for some info/advice!
Has anyone had a consultation or actually sold a house to one of these "we'll buy your house for cash" outfits? My old house needs a lot of work,… (Nextdoor Golf)
- Georgia Nut Company posted a job opening for Production Associate (Kitchen Cook) | 3rd Shift in Skokie. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Evanston
- Upcoming Conferences: Department of Mathematics (northwestern.edu)
- Why Certified Pre-Owned Volkswagen Vehicles Stand Out (amnews.com)
- Parks Board backs two honorary street sign requests (evanstonnow.com)
Wilmette
- High School Highlights: Fall sports — starting with golf — are underway (therecordnorthshore.org)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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