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🌱 Patch AM: How did Grayslake’s teams power their way to big Week 3 wins?
And on the Grayslake Patch calendar - Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10

Morning Grayslake! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Grayslake's teams power their way to big Week 3 wins?
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
- Thursday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Football roundup: Antioch, Mundelein, Wauconda and Grayslake North improve to 3-0 (dailyherald.com) — Grayslake football fans have plenty to cheer about, with Grayslake North cruising to a 3-0 start in conference play and Grayslake Central piling up points behind a four-touchdown rushing performance. The roundup also recaps strong showings from nearby Antioch, Wauconda, Mundelein, and other area teams, giving local readers a quick snapshot of how Lake County programs are shaping up early in the season.
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📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Day of Service: Senior Center →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
10:00 am - Chess Club on the Lawn →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
4:30 pm - Team Trivia Tuesdays →
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake, 2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
7:00 pm - Blood Drive →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
11:00 am - Men's Golf: ECC at College of Lake County Invite →
College of Lake County, 19351 W Washington St, Grayslake
12:30 pm - Summer 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
3:00 pm - Discover Your Roots with Ancestry →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
6:00 pm - Books & Brews After Dark →
Dulce Margaritas, 1814 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake
7:00 pm - Bingo Wednesdays →
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake, 2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
7:00 pm - BabyTales →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
11:00 am - Reel Vibes: Movie Club →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
4:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- 'Having faith in this moment': A year after Midway Blitz, suburban activist is undaunted (dailyherald.com)
Libertyville
- Two titans in top 10 at Transylvania Invite (jg-tc.com)
Gurnee
- Lindenhurst man accused of stealing almost $400 in merchandise from Gurnee Mills, injuring officer while resisting arrest (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Multiple fire departments respond after hydrogen tank catches fire while outgassing at manufacturing plant in Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- How much higher was average administrator pay than teacher pay in Gurnee School District 56 in 2024-25? (lakecountygazette.com)
Ok Grayslake! 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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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