🌱 How a long‑sought suspect in Wheeling’s 2020 fatal crash returned.
Wheeling, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Wheeling! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a long‑sought suspect in Wheeling’s 2020 fatal crash returned.
Also on today's calendar: Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fugitive who fled to Poland after deadly 2020 crash extradited to U.S. (dailyherald.com) — Wheeling residents are learning that a man accused in a 2020 high‑speed crash that killed two people in town has been returned from overseas to face charges. Police say he was taken into custody at O’Hare and brought back to the suburbs, with victims’ families informed and expressing relief that the case can now move forward in court. 
📸 Around Wheeling
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Upcoming Events in
Wheeling
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★ Featured events ★
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Little Legends Fall Outdoor Soccer (Ages 3-7) →
Little Legends Soccer Academy, 74 Park Dr, Glenview
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
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Other local events
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K - 5th First Day of School!
Greene Chicago, IL 60609 -
Second Day of Classes, Kindergarten Groups A & B (All K)
Ccsd 21 Wheeling, IL 60090 -
Back to School
Hernandez Chicago, IL 60632 -
Donuts with Grown Ups
Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling, IL 60090
8:50 am -
Preschool Students First Day of School!
Greene Chicago, IL 60609 -
Sweat, Talk, And Rise Up fitness classes
Oak Park - River Forest (OPRF) Chamber of Commerce Yoga Lofts Studios at 115 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL
4:00 pm -
Joint Workshop Meeting of the Wheeling Village Board and Plan Commission →
Wheeling, IL Calendar, 77 W. Hintz Road Public Works Lunchroom, Wheeling
6:30 pm -
Joint Meeting - Village Board and Plan Commission →
Village of Wheeling - Public Works Facility - Lunchroom 77 W Hintz Road Wheeling IL 6
6:30 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Buffalo Grove Community Services and Wellness Fair →
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
8:00 am -
Buffalo Grove Farmers Market →
Buffalo Grove, IL Calendar, 951 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove
8:00 am -
Second Day of Classes, Kindergarten Groups A & B (All K)
Ccsd 21 Wheeling, IL 60090 -
Donuts with Grown Ups
Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling, IL 60090
8:50 am
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aerotek posted a job opening for Entry Level Assembler in Wheeling. Apply here.
- Ampcus Incorporated posted a job opening for Customer Services Support Operator in Buffalo Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheeling here.
🗞 Nearby News
Buffalo Grove
- Buffalo Grove Fire Department Marks 1,000 Smoke Alarm Installations (patch.com)
- Controlled Substance Charge, BB Gun Damage: Buffalo Grove Blotter (patch.com)
- Man captured in Poland 6 years after driving 150+ mph, causing crash that killed 2, including 'beloved' Buffalo Grove resident (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Arlington Heights
- Controlled Substance Charge After Arlington Heights Arrest: Blotter (patch.com)
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-- 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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