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Coffee in hand, Wilmette? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilmette Harbor becomes somber focal point in tragic Lake Michigan dive
  • How a Wilmette memory care center became the perfect wedding venue
  • Steel beams spill after truck hits Lake Avenue bridge near Wilmette

Also on today's calendar: We Make Fall Planters and Gardens Absolutely Easy and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 75, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmette Harbor Became Recovery Point In Search For Missing Diver: Report (patch.com) — Wilmette Harbor served as the shore-side recovery point after a nonprofit search team located the body of Naperville diver Michael "Mike" Jones in Lake Michigan, following his Sept. 5 deep-water shipwreck dive. Wilmette police and fire departments assisted when Bruce's Legacy returned to shore, as Jones' family gathered there for closure and to honor his memory.
   

• A celebration of love in an unexpected Wilmette venue (therecordnorthshore.org) — A local certified nursing assistant and his bride chose Artis Senior Living of Wilmette as their wedding venue, celebrating with residents, coworkers, family, and friends in the community's courtyard. Staff and residents helped plan decorations and roles, turning the memory care setting into an accessible, deeply personal space that highlighted the close-knit relationships formed inside this Wilmette senior community.
   

• Semi-trailer truck spills steel beams after hitting Lake Avenue bridge on Edens Expressway (cbsnews.com) — Traffic near Wilmette was disrupted Thursday evening after a semi-trailer hauling steel beams struck the underside of the Lake Avenue bridge over the Edens Expressway, spilling part of its load. One car occupant suffered minor injuries, northbound lanes were partially blocked, and the bridge was closed while state crews inspected it for safety before reopening to drivers from Wilmette and nearby suburbs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Neighbors by Marie Murphy (and beyond since this guy can clearly fly…)
    This beauty was just rescued from a soccer goal net on the playfields. We successfully released it but before we could make sure every piece of goal… (Nextdoor Hibbard Rd)
  • My friend just broke his $900 watch that was handed down for two generations.
    Does anyone know a guy who might know how to fix it up? (Nextdoor Hibbard Rd)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Production Cook (Temporary/Rotating Shift) at Evanston Hospital- Endeavor Health in Evanston. Apply here.
  • Panda Express posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357641-9) in Skokie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmette here.

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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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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