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π± Patch AM: Why this Rollins Road curve keeps sending drivers to the hospital
Also, don't miss Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore 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:
- Why this Rollins Road curve keeps sending drivers to the hospital
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.
- Tuesday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 70 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'Urge motorists to slow down': 3 hospitalized after separate crashes in same curve on Rollins Road near Lake Villa (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Emergency crews including the Grayslake Fire Department responded to two rain-related crashes in the same dangerous curve on Rollins Road near Lake Villa, sending three people to the hospital and damaging several vehicles. Authorities say Grayslake firefighters have handled numerous crashes at this spot and are urging drivers from the area to slow down, especially in wet conditions, as deputies step up enforcement along the stretch.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
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10:00 am - Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
5:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday October 7
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Other local events
- ACT/SAT and Smarter College Planning Strategies →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
6:30 pm - Weekly Metaphysical Group - No Class September 29 →
Inner Haven Spiritual & Creative Center, 34121 N US Hwy 45, Suite 8, Grayslake - Metaphysical, Psychic and Medium Development Circle →
Inner Haven Spiritual & Creative Center, 34121 N US Hwy 45, Suite 8, Grayslake - Family Storytime →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
6:00 pm - Understanding the Iran/Israeli-Palestinian Conflict →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
7:00 pm - Fall Band Concert →
Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
7:30 pm - First Friday with This Old Book →
138 Center St, Grayslake
6:30 pm - Friends of the Library Book Drive →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
9:30 am - Fall 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
10:00 am - Device Advice →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
12:00 pm
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I know this is repetitive, but I am in need of a dog walker for Saddlebrook Farms, Grayslake area.
Still in lot of pain after knee replacement, dog is at my son's house, and I want my dog home. It would be probably 2 times a day! I live on Polo… (Nextdoor Saddlebrook Farms) - Does anyone know of a Taco Bell in the area that still has an in store menu at the register?
I don't want to use an APP nor go through the drive through to figure out what they are selling? Looks like they don't care about their customers who… (Nextdoor Saddlebrook Farms)
- Ace Hardware posted a job opening for Retail Cashier in Round Lake. Apply here.
- CRH plc posted a job opening for Machine Operator (Night Shift) in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Round Lake catfish makes a splash (hagadonenewsnetwork.com)
- 201 Capri Dr Dr, Round Lake, IL 60073 (redfin.com)
- Football roundup: Hersey's forfeit victory is a program milestone (dailyherald.com)
Libertyville
- Tennessee vs. Texas recruiting: Which team has the higher-ranked 2027 commits? (usatoday.com)
Gurnee
- Young child transported to hospital after pepper spray discharged inside family car at Walmart in Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- 7 masked, gloved suspects armed with sledgehammers commit armed robbery at fuel center in Buffalo Grove (lakemchenryscanner.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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