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🌱 Patch AM: D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher

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Hello Libertyville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • District 128 outlines new student safety steps affecting Libertyville schools

Also on today's calendar: ESTATE SALE: 3 days and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• D128 Pledges Safety Reforms After Lawsuit Involving Former Teacher (patch.com) — Libertyville-area residents are learning that District 128 plans new safety measures after criticism of how it handled allegations against a former teacher. The district, which serves Libertyville and Vernon Hills high schools, will add mandatory student-safety reporting training and create a campus safety and security director, with leaders promising a public update on implementation by year's end.
   

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Vernon Hills

  • Bleeding Gums Aren't Normal: Here Is What They Could Mean (shawlocal.com)

Lake Forest

  • Lake Forest Police Chief John Burke To Receive 2026 Harm Awareness Award (patch.com)

Ok Libertyville! 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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