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In today's newsletter:

Measles exposure at Union Station prompts urgent guidance for Chicago commuters

Bears kick off 2026 with big questions on field and stadium

See how your Chicago-area suburb ranks for 2026 safety

Also on today's calendar: Ole! - Concert by Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 74, low: 60.

Monday: A p.m. t-storm possible, with a high of 71 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Commuters Alerted To Measles Exposure In August At Chicago Union Station, CDPH Says (patch.com) — Chicago commuters who passed through Union Station in late August are being warned about a confirmed measles exposure linked to an out-of-state traveler, and urged to watch for symptoms and call ahead before seeking care. Chicago's health department stresses the importance of MMR vaccination, outlining who may need initial or additional doses, and notes that free shots are available at city immunization clinics.

2. Bears Open 2026 Season In Carolina As Ben Johnson Looks For Fast Start (patch.com) — Chicago Bears fans are gearing up for Sunday's season opener at Carolina, with local TV and radio options laid out for viewers in the Chicago area. Coach Ben Johnson discusses early-season goals, key injury questions and his North Carolina homecoming, while the team's uncertain stadium future and high Soldier Field costs continue to loom over Chicago supporters.

3. How Safe Is Your Suburb? Chicago-Area Communities Get 2026 Grades (patch.com) — Chicago-area residents can now see how safe their suburbs are, as Niche's 2026 Crime and Safety report grades 173 Illinois communities in the broader Chicago metropolitan region. The list highlights suburbs with strong safety records, separating crime grades from overall community ratings and showing how popular places like Naperville and Northbrook compare. Chicago readers can explore how nearby suburbs stack up on key crime measures.

4. Body recovered from Lake Michigan at Monroe Harbor, Chicago fire officials say (abc7chicago.com) — Authorities are investigating after the Chicago Fire Department recovered a body from Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor in downtown Chicago on Friday. Officials have not yet released the person's identity, age, or gender, and details about what happened remain limited as ABC7 works to gather more information.

5. Chicago diver scours Lake Michigan's floor for people's lost stuff (detroitnews.com) — A Chicago-based diver is making a name for himself by recovering rings, phones, and other valuables from Lake Michigan for local boaters, including a lost wedding band during the Chicago Air and Water Show. Working out of city harbors like Belmont, Monroe, and the Playpen, he's turned his former rescue-diving skills and lifeguard experience into a full-time niche business on the lake.

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★ Featured events ★

Ole! - Concert by Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra →

Benito Juarez High School, 1450-1510 W Cermak Rd, Chicago

2:30 pm

Free Webinar: Fundraising in the Age of AI →

12:00 pm

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Other local events

Run for the Dogs 5k - Crown Point →

Lake County Fairgrounds, 899-857 Lake St, Crown Point

9:00 am

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Beauty Blitz 2026 →

Aura Club and Conventions, 808 Rte 59 Unit 100, Naperville, IL, 60540

9:00 am

Introduction to Paddling @ Wampum Lake * Registration Requested* →

Wampum Lake, 598 Thornton Lansing Rd, Thornton

10:00 am

HomeGoods Product Installations →

Pioneer Court, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

10:00 am

Hispanic Heritage with Jewel-Osco - Pulaski Rd, Chicago →

Jewel-Osco, 5320 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago

12:00 pm

Oak Brook's America 250 Celebration →

Sports Core Soccer Fields, 700 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook

5:00 pm

Liz Mandeville Blues Jam w/ Susan Williams →

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7:00 pm

Ceremony →

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7:00 pm

Candlelight: Tribute to Trent Reznor →

Wicker Park Lutheran Church, 1500 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago

8:30 pm

HomeGoods Product Installations →

Pioneer Court, 401 N Michigan Ave, Chicago

10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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Ecumenism Metro Chicago to Mark International Day of Peace —Joanne Levine Read on Patch

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NFL Preview: Las Vegas NFL handicapping contests add excitement to Chicago Bears 2026 season. —Lutz The Reporter Read on Patch

Evanston Resident Directs "Dial M for Murder" at Oil Lamp Theater —SHOUTChicago.com Read on Patch

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