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Coming up on the Libertyville Patch calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich

Good day Libertyville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How do Libertyville District 128 administrator salaries compare to the rest of Illinois?
- Why did a judge release a teen after Libertyville 'ghost gun' arrest?
- Can Libertyville cool off Lakes' hot start in Wednesday's home opener?
Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 2025: Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators rank 6th highest in state for average salary (lakecountygazette.com) — Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators now earn an average of $187,879, the sixth-highest pay in Illinois and far above the state average. With 3,154 students and a 72-to-1 student-to-administrator ratio, the district remains comparatively well-staffed as statewide educator shortages continue.
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2. Round Lake Beach teen accused of possessing untraceable short-barrel rifle in Libertyville while on way to movie theater (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Libertyville police say a traffic stop at Route 21 and Rockland led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Round Lake Beach man after a modified, untraceable short-barrel rifle was found in his backpack. Prosecutors sought to detain him, but a judge released him under monitoring and strict conditions while the case proceeds.
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3. Volleyball Recap: Lakes Takes Care of Marian Central Catholic (maxpreps.com) — Lakes' volleyball team opened its season with a straight-sets win over Marian Central Catholic and now heads to Libertyville for a 6 p.m. road match on Wednesday. Libertyville fans can expect a confident Lakes squad after a dominant first outing.
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4. Man flown to trauma center after ATV crash in Huntley (shawlocal.com) — A man seriously injured in an ATV crash in Huntley was first taken to Northwestern Huntley Hospital, then airlifted to the Level 1 trauma center at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Huntley police continue to investigate the Sunday incident as the victim receives advanced care locally.
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📸 Around Libertyville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
12:00 pm - Fall 3v3 Youth Soccer League for Ages 6-9 at KIDSUNITED Mundelein →
KIDSUNITED Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
2:45 pm
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Wheeling Business Networking: Referrals, Not Business Cards
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Devon Bank 561 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
3:30 pm - MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
7:00 am - Business Builders Network
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville.
7:30 am - Perry's National Pork Chop Day Event
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Perry's Steakhouse & Grille 050 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
4:00 pm - Lake County Emerging Leaders Summer Power Hour
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Crossroads 20915 W. Park Ave. Mundelein, IL https://business.glmvchamber.org/list/Member/crossroads-restaurant-bar-mundelein-10291
5:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - Michael Feinstein: My Celebration: The Magical Music of Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, IL 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
7:30 pm - Clean Energy Panel
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 7735 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031
8:30 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Libertyville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Scribble Studio
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A
10:00 am - Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am - Cross Country Practice
Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
2:30 pm - Boys Soccer Tryouts
Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
2:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Nannette Porter Group Joins BHHS Chicago's Libertyville Office
Jill Egan, Managing Broker of the North Region offices of Chicago, Illinois real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for Weekend Custodian (5093) in Libertyville. Apply here.
- The Cleaning Authority posted a job opening for M-F, 8-5, Housekeeper, House Cleaner in Grayslake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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