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🌱 Patch AM: How Grayslake police are handling this fiery Hainesville crash investigation
Happening soon: ESTATE SALE: 3 days on the Grayslake Patch calendar

Hello again Grayslake! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Grayslake police are handling this fiery Hainesville crash investigation
Also on today's calendar: ESTATE SALE: 3 days and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
- Saturday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Firefighters rescue driver trapped in heavily engulfed car that crashed into tree in Hainesville (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A serious car crash and fire in nearby Hainesville Monday night is being investigated by the Grayslake Police Department after firefighters broke a window to rescue a trapped driver. The man was pulled from a burning sedan on Holiday Lane and taken to Advocate Condell in good condition, while the fire was contained before it could damage a townhome.
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📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- ESTATE SALE: 3 days →
Round Lake
10:00 am - Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See →
The African American Museum at The England Manor, 503 N Genesee St, Waukegan
11:00 am - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Casino For A Cause →
Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
6:00 pm - Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience →
Antioch
12:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Compost Confidential : What am I Doing Wrong? →
100 US-45, Grayslake
4:00 pm - Pup-A-Palooza →
Sports Center Park - Round Lake Area Park District, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073
10:00 am - Sensory Shenanigans →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
10:00 am - LEGO Club Sundays →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
1:30 pm - Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
Online Only
10:00 am - Hacky Sack with Mr. Nash →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
5:00 pm - Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only
10:00 am - Dolly Parton Tribute Night →
Renwood Golf Course - Round Lake Area Park District, 701 E Shorewood Rd, Round Lake Beach
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Celebrate excellence at CLC this Latinx Heritage Month —College of Lake County Read on Patch
- Now that we have to choose a new tv cable service&/or internet.
Any recommendations from Saddlebrook residents (Nextdoor Saddlebrook Farms)
- StoryPoint posted a job opening for Part-Time Cook in Libertyville. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake Beach
- Meet Kyra Varney: From Museum Dreams to Pediatric Imaging at Cincinnati Children's (cincinnatichildrens.org)
Round Lake
- Adventurer opens tour with historic organ concert at Round Lake (dailygazette.com)
Libertyville
- Lake County girls volleyball notes: Libertyville takes title at Effingham to stay perfect; Grant rebounds after slow start (dailyherald.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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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