🌱 Patch AM: Why is Wilmette buying a ladder truck from a New York village?

Good day Wilmette! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Wilmette buying a ladder truck from a New York village?

Also on today's calendar: We Do Estate Sales classic elegant everything sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Warm with high clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
• Monday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Village of Medina finds buyer for ladder truck that didn't fit in firehouse (13wham.com) — Wilmette's fire department is set to receive a $2.1 million ladder truck purchased from Medina, New York, after that village discovered the vehicle wouldn't fit in its firehouse. The deal, which includes a broker fee, helps Medina stabilize taxes while giving Wilmette upgraded equipment that could strengthen local fire protection once the truck is placed into service.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• We Do Estate Sales classic elegant everything sale →
  2070 Clavey Rd, Highland Park
  9:30 am
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  11:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Alumni Weekend Wine Tasting →
  Trophy Pet, 624 Grove St, Evanston
  3:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Northbrook Farmers Market Closing Day Bash →
  Cherry Lane & Meadow Road, Northbrook
  7:00 am
• Sherlock Holmes discussion group →
  Highwood Public Library,
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Hollywood in Wilmette: Trivia Trek →
  Village Green (Village Hall) Wilmette, IL 60091
  10:00 am
• Farm Picnic Concert with The Sullivan Sisters →
  3669 W Howard St, Skokie
  4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
• Color Kickoff →
  CTeen Wilmette, 116 Plum Tree Ln, Wilmette
  4:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Infinite Resonance Sacred Sound Practitioner Certification →
  Heaven Meets Earth Yoga, 2746 Central St, Evanston
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Admissions Open House for Junior Kindergarten - 12th Grade →
  North Shore Country Day, 310 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka
  1:00 pm
• FREE Artemis Chamber Orchestra concert →
  Trinity Episcopal Church, 425 Laurel Ave, Highland Park
  3:00 pm
• North Shore Chamber Orchestra Presents When in London...Compose! →
  Northminster Presbyterian Church, 2515 Central Park Ave, Evanston
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Prime Healthcare Services posted a job opening for Chef Manager -Dietary in Evanston. Apply here.
• Grand Lux Cafe posted a job opening for Busser in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.

🗞 Nearby News

Kenilworth

• In Open 9th Senate District Race, Hanley, Lally Offer Stark Contrast On Taxes, Policy (journal-topics.com)
• 2026-2027 Education Fellows (owu.edu)

Winnetka

• Winnetka dedicates town's first public mural (therecordnorthshore.org)
• Winnetka trustees hear report on license-plate cameras, including potential policy updates (therecordnorthshore.org)

Evanston

• Evanston Apartment Tower Sold, Rebranded as Eva Under New Ownership (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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