🌱 Patch AM: Why did two city councilors face death threats over an ICE vote?

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• Why did two city councilors face death threats over an ICE vote?

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Areas of morning fog, with a high of 37 and low of 31 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 46, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 29 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two Rockland City Councilors receiving death threats over ICE votes (wgme.com) — A news photo shows a federal ICE operation in Park Ridge but the main story centers on Rockland, Maine, where two city councilors report receiving graphic death threats after voting to limit local cooperation with ICE. The council narrowly approved a measure barring city resources from assisting immigration enforcement except when legally required, and tensions have escalated following media coverage by a conservative outlet.
   

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Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Wrestling vs. Gemini (HOME)
  Lincoln Middle School , 200 South Lincoln Avenue , Park Ridge
  4:00 pm
• Family Craft Night
  Roden Branch Library , 6083 North Northwest Highway , Chicago
  5:30 pm
• Holiday Neon Lights !
  Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist , 424 W Touhy Ave , Park Ridge
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education - Regular Meeting
  Park Ridge Niles School District 64 District Office-PD Center-NE-DO Hendee Rooms 1-3, 8200 Greendale Ave, Niles, IL
  7:00 pm

Friday December 19

• End of Semester 1
  Maine High School District 207 1177 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068, Park Ridge, IL 60068
  8:30 am
• Winter Sing
  Norwood Park Chicago, IL 60631
  2:00 pm
• This week, holiday food events delivered to you from Bittersweet, Manny's Deli, Urbanbelly, & more!
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Paint your Pet!
  Bottle & Bottega by Painting with a Twist , 424 W Touhy Ave , Park Ridge
  11:00 am

Monday December 22

• No School -- Winter Break
  Norwood Park Chicago, IL 60631

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Wee Wednesdays A
  Niles-Maine District Library , 6960 W Oakton St , Niles
  10:00 am
• Baby Lapsit Story Time and Play
  Brighton Park Branch Library , 4314 South Archer Avenue , Chicago
  11:00 am
• Adult Book Discussion: The Address Book
  Archer Heights Branch Library 5055 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
  1:00 pm
• Dunning Walking Club
  West Addison Branch Library , 7536 West Addison Street , Chicago
  1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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