0 Community Corner The park district has published a directory of the garage sales, including location, sale hours and items available at each sale. Andrea Earnest Patch Staff Posted Reply LEMONT, IL — If you're looking for garage sales this weekend, there will be several as part of Lemont Park District's community garage sale planned Friday through Sunday. The park district has published a directory of the garage sales, including location, sale hours and items available at each sale. Garage sales will include items like toys, home decor, housewares, clothing, furniture, dishes, sporting items, rugs, jewelry, china and more. You can find a listing of the garage sales on the park district Facebook page. Thank Reply Share Community Garage Sale Planned This Weekend In Lemont The rules of replying: Be respectful. Be transparent. … [Read more...]

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Community Corner Special Olympics Illinois athlete, MJ, and Unified Partner, Carter, pair up to promote the annual fundraiser with Six Flags Great America Special Olympics Illinois Community Contributor Posted Reply Six Flags Great America and Special Olympics Illinois have teamed up for the Coaster Challenge on Saturday, September 18. Participants will take the run out of racing and ride their way to the finish line to support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois. This year, MJ and Carter of Naperville were selected to help promote the event. As Coaster Challenge Ambassadors, they spread the word about a fun way to support Special Olympics Illinois as well as the importance of supporting the organization. MJ and Carter are also a Unified Pair (a Special Olympics Illinois athlete with an intellectual disability and … [Read more...]

0 Community Corner Welcome to the Patch Daily, your five-minute guide to the latest news in Lake View. Georgi Presecky Patch Contributing Writer Posted | Updated Reply Hello, Lake View readers! This is the debut edition of the Lake View Patch Daily , your five-minute guide to the latest local news. We'll be sending the most essential headlines and events right to your inbox every morning. I'm Georgi Presecky, a former film critic and long-suffering Sox fan who works for Patch sites across the country. But Chicago is my home, so let's get to the news. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Lake View? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 75, low: 62. Here are the top stories in Lake View today: 1. The Chicago Police … [Read more...]

0 Community Corner Get the latest on what's happening in Lake View delivered right to your inbox — for free. Georgi Presecky Patch Contributing Writer Posted | Updated Reply Morning, neighbors! Start your day with the latest local news in Patch's Lake View Daily . Are you a local business owner or marketer in Lake View? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 79, low: 65. Here are the top stories in Lake View today: 1. Chicago police are investigating recent paintball attacks in Wicker Park and West Town . No injuries were reported Tuesday after passengers in a dark-colored SUV fired paintballs at pedestrians in the 1800 and 2000 blocks of West Division . A 45-year-old woman was also struck in the face by a paintball Friday in the 100 block … [Read more...]

0 Community Corner Looking for things to do this week? Patch has your guide to upcoming events in and around Winnetka-Glencoe. Event News Patch Staff Posted Reply WINNETKA-GLENCOE, IL — Curious about what to do in the Winnetka-Glencoe area this week? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events taking place this week throughout Winnetka-Glencoe. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form . As always, it's free to post an event in your community . To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and near Winnetka-Glencoe: VIRTUAL - American Musical Theater Legends with Susan Benjamin When: Monday, September 13th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Glencoe Public Library What: Event … [Read more...]

0 Community Corner Cook County's oldest log structure was built in 1837 and had been closed for more than a year due to the pandemic, but will reopen Oct. 2. Jeff Arnold Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply WINNETKA, IL — The oldest log structure in Cook County has been closed to the public for some time now due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But that will change soon as the curator of the Schmidt-Burnham log house announced that the site will reopen next month starting with a celebratory ceremony. The log house, which was built around 1837, is located on 1140 Willow Rd. in Crow Island Woods. The reopening ceremony will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 2, when guests will be able to enjoy new exhibits, artifacts, a scavenger hunt, games and more, organizers from the Winnetka Historical Society announced on Sunday. Self-guided tours will be available from 2-4 p.m. between Oct. 2 and Nov. 21. Meagan … [Read more...]