🌱 What led to the stabbing that shut down Johnsburg High’s parking lot?
Hi there, Johnsburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to the stabbing that shut down Johnsburg High’s parking lot?
- How a Johnsburg grad fought through NIU turmoil to earn his shot
Also on today's calendar: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 81 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; a little rain, temps: high: 52, low: 34.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, a shower; windy, with a high of 51 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 charged after 18-year-old flown to hospital after being seriously injured in stabbing near Johnsburg High School (lakemchenryscanner.com) — An 18-year-old was seriously injured in a stabbing on Heather Lane in Johnsburg and airlifted from the Johnsburg High School parking lot, which served as a helicopter landing zone. Two 18-year-olds, one from Johnsburg, now face misdemeanor battery charges, and both are scheduled for court appearances next week as the community follows the case’s outcome. 
• Through constant coaching changes, Johnsburg grad Jacob Welch stayed at NIU: Now he's ready to play (shawlocal.com) — A former Johnsburg High School football standout, Jacob Welch, is now poised to earn significant playing time on NIU’s offensive line after years of coaching changes and limited snaps. The redshirt junior chose to stay in DeKalb through staff turnover, earning praise from his new head coach and position coach for his leadership, versatility, and commitment.
📸 Around Johnsburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Plano Girls Varsity Soccer @ Johnsburg
Johnsburg High School , 2002 W Ringwood Rd , Johnsburg
4:30 pm -
Home School Bowling
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kingston Lanes 1330 S. Eastwood Dr. Woodstock
1:00 pm -
Blood Drive
Johnsburg High School JHS Front Lobby
7:00 am -
Xtreme Bar Bingo at Kingston Lanes
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Kingston Lanes
7:00 pm -
3rd Music Concert
Johnsburg Elementary School JJHS Main Gym
7:00 pm -
Peter Antoniou - Psychic Comedian
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Opera House
7:30 pm -
The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds , 1060 E Peterson Rd , Grayslake
10:00 am -
Cultivate: Tools for Growth - Brand Consistency in Marketing & Media
McHenry Township , 3703 N Richmond Rd , Johnsburg
11:00 am -
GREEN READERS BOOK CLUB adult program
Johnsburg Public Library , 3000 N Johnsburg Rd , McHenry
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Thursday May 7
Monday May 11
📣 Johnsburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Indoor Walking
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
9:00 am -
Indoor Pickleball
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Ave , Fox Lake
11:00 am -
Drop-in Game Center
Lakefront Park , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
1:00 pm -
Open Gym - Middle School and Up
Fox Lake, IL Calendar , 10 Riverview Avenue , Fox Lake
3:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- April 17 is World Public Transport Day!
Today, Pace celebrates the everyday journeys that keep our region moving, from early-morning commutes to late-night rides home, quiet moments to… (Nextdoor ) - Accessible rides=more options!
Pace fixed route buses are fully ADA-accessible, giving riders more ways to travel with ease. Pace is committed to making public transit accessible… (Nextdoor )
🗞 Nearby News
McHenry
- The Salvation Army unveils new emergency response canteen in McHenry County to serve first responders, survivors in crisis (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Nearly $5M boosts McHenry County sites for business growth (rrstar.com)
- Worker rushed to hospital after being seriously injured at large nursery near Wonder Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Fox Lake
- Police Dog Helps Find Person Lost At Night In Forest Preserve: Police (patch.com)
Crystal Lake
- Flooding Damages Titanic Exhibit At Volo Museum On Anniversary Of Ship’s Sinking (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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