Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How could Wilmette’s Flock camera decision affect your privacy and safety?

Also check out Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course on the Wilmette Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Friday September 25th Patch AM
Friday September 25th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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:

  • How could Wilmette's Flock camera decision affect your privacy and safety?

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

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 64 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 60.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmette Residents Push Back on Proposed Flock Camera Contract Extension (patch.com) — Wilmette officials are considering extending their contract for 22 Flock license plate reader cameras through January 2029, and residents have raised sharp concerns about surveillance, privacy, and data misuse. Police leaders say the system is tightly regulated and has helped solve crimes in Wilmette and nearby towns. The Public Safety Committee will revisit the issue Oct. 14 before the Village Board discusses renewal on Nov. 11.
   

📸 Around Wilmette

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmette

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Wilmette Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Wilmette PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • 2300 Sherman Condominium Yard Sale
    RAIN DELAY! 2300 Sherman Avenue Condominium Yard Sale.  Saturday September 26th 10AM - 4PM. Location: 2300 Sherman Avenue, Evanston. For Sale:... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Fresh Market posted a job opening for Grocery Team Member in Wilmette. Apply here.
  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full Time / Part Time - Order Writer / Nabisco Merchandising in Wilmette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.

🗞 Nearby News

Winnetka

Evanston

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Wilmette-Kenilworth