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🌱 Patch AM: How a Lake Zurich alum just dominated on defense in college.
You won't want to miss Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar

Hello Lake Zurich! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Lake Zurich alum just dominated on defense in college.
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 50 degrees.
- Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
- Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Barrington graduate Peipert excels as next man up at St. Thomas (dailyherald.com) — Lake Zurich football alum Lucas Lappin earned College Conference of Illinois-Wisconsin defensive player of the week after a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown and 11 tackles for Illinois Wesleyan. The roundup also highlights standout performances by other suburban athletes excelling in college football, soccer, cross country, and volleyball across the Midwest.
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📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM →
Da Vinci Waldorf School, 150 W Bonner Rd, Wauconda
1:00 pm - Moody Fall Florals →
KED at Home, 800 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
6:00 am
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
Thursday October 22
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Other local events
- Mobile Dental Clinic: September 29, 2026
Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
10:00 am - Rich Nelson and Friends →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Jack O'Lantern World: Lake Zurich →
Lake Zurich IL - Open Mic Night! All are welcome →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
7:00 am - Jack O Lantern World →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Paulus Park 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich
6:00 pm - Styrofoam Collection →
Lake Zurich Calendar, American Legion 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich
9:00 am - Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Lake Zurich Fire Department →
Lake Zurich Fire Station, 321 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich
10:00 am - Day Off Camp (Mon, 10/12/26) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
9:00 am - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
📣 Lake Zurich Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lake Zurich PatchAM possible:
- MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09163) - 890 S Rand Rd in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0833) in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- Football roundup: Hersey's forfeit victory is a program milestone (dailyherald.com)
Mundelein
- Coyle plays pivotal role in Lake Zurich's comeback win over Mundelein (dailyherald.com)
Buffalo Grove
- State Attorney's Office Drops Charge Against Pet Resort In Dog's Hot Van Death: Report (patch.com)
Ok Lake Zurich! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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