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Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Wilmette Board Recognizes Laura Fine After $400K State Budget Award (patch.com) — Wilmette officials publicly thanked State Senator Laura Fine for securing $400,000 in Illinois' 2027 budget to support the village's capital projects, including a major new police station. The funding, along with earlier state support, will help Wilmette tackle aging infrastructure, from water treatment upgrades and lead service line replacements to road improvements that affect residents' daily lives.
• 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 week. The roundup also highlights nearby incidents in Winnetka, Highland Park, Skokie, and other North Shore communities, offering a snapshot of regional crime trends that may affect your daily routines and sense of safety.
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