🌱 Patch AM: What Wilmette neighbors reported stolen in this week’s police logs

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In today's newsletter:

• What Wilmette neighbors reported stolen in this week's police logs
• How Wilmette helped bring a missing Lake Michigan diver home.

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 59 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 59.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Police Reports: Stolen car, benches and bikes (therecordnorthshore.org) — Recent Wilmette police reports detail an unlocked car stolen on Chestnut Avenue and a scooter and bicycle taken from a Central Avenue property, all within the past few days. The broader roundup also covers thefts, vandalism, and an assault case in nearby North Shore communities, offering residents a snapshot of current neighborhood crime patterns.
   

• Nonprofit team recovers body of Naperville diver in Lake Michigan (nctv17.org) — Wilmette's shoreline became the final stop in a difficult Lake Michigan recovery, as local police helped a volunteer dive team bring a missing Naperville diver's body ashore and transfer it to the medical examiner. The story details the search effort, coordination with regional agencies, and how the nonprofit Bruce's Legacy supported the family and honors its own origins.
   

📸 Around Wilmette

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 15
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• Avoca West Facility Listening Tour
  Marie Murphy Middle School, 2921 Illinois Road, Wilmette
  6:30 pm
• Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience at Wallace Bowl →
  Wallace Bowl, Wilmette
  7:00 pm
• Wilmette Sounds of Summer Presents: Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience! →
  Wilmette IL
  7:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Family Night Out at The Wayfair Store →
  Wayfair, 3232 Lake Avenue #Suite 1, Wilmette
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Rummage Sale - Kids Clothing & Gear →
  Woman's Club of Wilmette, 930 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette
  8:00 am
• Join us for a Grand Reopening Celebration at Big Blue Swim School in Wilmette →
  Big Blue Swim School, 3232 Lake Ave, Wilmette
  12:00 pm
• FULL Moonrise Paddle Meditation on Lake Michigan →
  Northwestern Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Dr, Evanston
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Auto Historica XXII: Japanese Cars →
  Wilmette History Museum, 609 Ridge Rd, Wilmette
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Wilmette Fire Department →
  1304 Lake Ave, Wilmette
  9:00 am
Saturday October 10
• Hollywood in Wilmette: Trivia Trek →
  Village Green (Village Hall) Wilmette, IL 60091
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors
  Do you know a cleaning person that can come clean my house? (Nextdoor Romona)

• Outback Steakhouse - Bloomin' Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Skokie. Apply here.
• Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Restaurant Area Manager - Breakfast Spot in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winnetka

• News Briefs: Scarecrow Fest is back Friday; Big Blue Swim School reopens; Winnetka pet adoption event on Saturday (therecordnorthshore.org)
• 8-Foot-Tall Waves And Deadly Currents Threaten Winnetka Beaches (patch.com)

Evanston

• 8-Foot-Tall Waves And Deadly Currents Threaten Evanston Beaches (patch.com)

Skokie

• 125 Ticketed During Labor Day Traffic Safety Campaign In Skokie (patch.com)

Ok Wilmette! 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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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