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Greetings Wilmette! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilmette couple earns top honor for restoring historic Wright-designed Baker House
  • How will repairs change Wilmette's longtime Village Hall fountain?
  • Wilmette lacrosse star Maeve Dwyer takes her talents to Marquette

Also on today's calendar: Fall mums and more in beautiful colors for the season and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 86, low: 74. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmette Homeowners Honored For Restoring Frank Lloyd Wright's Baker House (patch.com) — Wilmette homeowners Amy and Eric Bauer are being honored with a 2026 Wright Spirit Award for their meticulous restoration of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Baker House on Lake Avenue. Their work preserves one of Wright's larger Prairie-style wood and plaster homes, spotlighting Wilmette's architectural heritage as part of a global effort to safeguard his legacy.
   

• Restoration of Village Hall fountain on tap for this fall (therecordnorthshore.org) — Wilmette's Village Hall fountain, a downtown landmark since 1976, will undergo a three‑week masonry restoration this fall after officials found advanced deterioration but sound structural footing. Trustees approved a $91,300 contract, saying repairs now are far cheaper than demolishing and rebuilding the fountain, which they don't expect to need for at least another decade.
   

• WLAX Announces Signing of Maeve Dwyer (gomarquette.com) — A Wilmette native and Loyola Academy lacrosse standout, Maeve Dwyer, is transferring to play for Marquette University after four seasons at Notre Dame. She brings an impressive high school resume, including a state championship and All‑American honors, plus collegiate experience as an attacker and draw specialist that local fans can continue to follow from afar.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Winnetka

  • Winnetka building's facade comes crashing down (therecordnorthshore.org)
  • After lobbyist who's under 65 got tax breaks for seniors, Cook County made him pay up. Then, it renewed them. (suntimes.com)

Highland Park

  • Highland Park Man, Northwestern Staffer Charged With Possessing Child Pornography (patch.com)
  • Fort Sheridan Cleanup Set For Sept. 5 After Storm Delay (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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