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Coming up on the Skokie Patch calendar: Midnight Circus In The Parks

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Coffee in hand, Skokie? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the five Skokie students now vying for major scholarships
  • Why are license plate cameras watching roads near Skokie's Holocaust Museum?

Also on today's calendar: Midnight Circus In The Parks and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Windy with showers around, temps: high: 65, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA Invites the Community to Its Annual Trunk or Treat on October 18 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Have you seen this dog or know where he is?
    He got away from my friend's house in skokie and they really want to get him back. Message me if you have any information. (Nextdoor Laramie Park)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Aerie - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Skokie. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Inbound (Stocking) (T3252) in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Skokie here.

🗞 Nearby News

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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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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