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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 Old Orchard's $100M makeover could reshape life in Skokie
  • How a new 24/7 fridge is feeding Skokie neighbors

Also on today's calendar: First Saturday Art Events • Evanston and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie celebrates 70 years as North Shore landmark (chicagotribune.com) — Westfield Old Orchard's 70th anniversary comes with big changes for Skokie, including a $100 million redevelopment that will add hundreds of rental units and a hotel on the mall's northwest corner starting in 2027. The story traces the mall's evolution from Marshall Field's days to today's mix of retailers, and highlights how its strong sales tax contributions continue to bolster Skokie's finances.
   

• Skokie honors Hamas hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin with first-ever kosher fridge (chicagotribune.com) — Skokie residents can now quietly pick up free kosher and non-kosher food anytime from Hersh's Fridge, a 24/7 community fridge honoring slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Launched by Orthodox social action group Solu, the project has already seen steady daily use and organizers hope to expand partnerships with local businesses, schools, and faith groups to reach more neighbors in need.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Ace, a dog who went missing in Skokie, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 19 minutes. Message from Owner: "I miss my dog very much… (Nextdoor Devonshire)
  • Sure Staff posted a job opening for Kitchen Caramel Cooker in Niles. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - Avantara Park Ridge - Food in Park Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lincolnwood

  • WEDNESDAY SOCCER: Roxana beats Lincoln for first win, seventh place at Route 66 Kickoff Classic (thetelegraph.com)

Evanston

  • Evanston Launches September Legacy Business Bounce Back Promotion (patch.com)
  • Author Gilo Logan to run for Evanston mayor (evanstonnow.com)
  • Evanston/Skokie District 65 Tentative Budget Shows $5.1M Operating Deficit (patch.com)

Northbrook

  • Online Love Scam Involves Middle East Bombing Claim: Northbrook Police (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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