Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 67.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Author Andy Weir Buys $6.8M Winnetka Mansion: Report (patch.com) — A well-known science-fiction author has just bought a $6.8 million, six-bedroom mansion right here in Winnetka, adding to his growing list of North Shore properties. Built in 2016 on a half-acre corner lot, the home reflects how high-end real estate continues to move in the village, with recent records showing he's purchased other sizable Winnetka homes in the last few years.
• Home Alone's Daniel Stern unveils lifelike bronze 'Marv' sculpture for film's fully restored house (upworthy.com) — The iconic Home Alone house in Winnetka is being restored to its 1990s look and will soon feature a life-size bronze sculpture of bumbling burglar Marv, created by actor Daniel Stern himself. Commissioned by the home's new owners, the statue will sit in the living room, adding another draw for fans who already treat the property as a pop culture destination.
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NSYMCA Offers Sound Bath Experiences to Support Community Well-Being —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
Buyer Beware - the recent delivery of packaged goods at stores has involved the following trickery, as I call it - add to the list if you found any of these ploys. 1. usually fruit is priced by weight - unless they are cherries - which are packaged in a large container with a crumbled up piece of paper - to make… (Nextdoor Winnetka)
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Glencoe. Apply here.
The Mather in Evanston posted a job opening for Full Time Cook in Evanston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winnetka here.
New Trier's Jackie Ryder grows quickly into one of Chicago area's top QBs. How far can 6-5 Purdue recruit go? (chicagotribune.com)
Ohio County Healthcare completes Medline prime vendor transition (dotmed.com)
Wilmette
NTIA Opens a Second Round of BEAD Funding for Locations the Program Missed the First Time (benton.org)
Who among former South Fulton County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 5? (southfultontoday.com)
Glencoe
Kelsea Ballerini fires back at 'nepo baby' critics of Stella Lefty (tennessean.com)
Ok Winnetka! 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
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