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Hi Crystal Lake! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a judge just slowed Crystal Lake's school boundary shake-up
  • Why Lakewood's fire deal with Crystal Lake may head to voters

Also on today's calendar: Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Judge grants temporary halt to District 47 action on school boundary changes (shawlocal.com) — A McHenry County judge has temporarily blocked Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 from advancing its controversial elementary school boundary changes unless its advisory committee complies with Illinois Open Meetings Act rules. The order, in place through Oct. 13, stems from a Crystal Lake parent's lawsuit alleging secret committee meetings and incomplete FOIA responses. District officials still plan a public board presentation Oct. 19 and a November vote.
   

• Lakewood eyes possible referendum to fund rising fire protection costs (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake Fire and Rescue's contract to cover nearby Lakewood is driving up Lakewood's costs so fast that village leaders may seek a dedicated fire protection tax referendum or annexation into the Crystal Lake Rural Fire Protection District. Fire service now consumes most of Lakewood's tax levy, squeezing funds for police, roads, and other services. Officials are weighing tax guardrails and cost cuts before asking voters for more money.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Marlin and Crimson are my foster dogs.
    They are one year old and they are about 10 pounds each. They are up for adoption through petprofilerescue.org. They are located in Crystal Lake. (Nextdoor Crystal Lake Cov)
  • Crimson and Marlin are my foster dogs and they are up for adoption through Petprofilerescue.
    org. They are a year old and they are about 10 pounds each. They're great with other dogs and they are very playful and full of energy right now… (Nextdoor Crystal Lake Cov)
  • Encore Senior Living posted a job opening for Activity Aide Part time every other weekend in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
  • Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Lake In The Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Algonquin

  • Beloved Downtown Algonquin Burger Joint Closes (patch.com)

McHenry

  • 'It's been a long slow process': Riverside Bake Shop announces reopening plans after fire gutted bakery in McHenry (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • 'Our lofty perch': Balloonist shares decades in spellbinding hobby (chicagotribune.com)
  • Missing Oshkosh Woman Daniella M. Zarate Found Safe After Police Said She Left Home Saturday Evening Without Her Phone, ID, or Telling Anyone Where She Was Going (centralrecorder.com)

Palatine

  • Missing Woman May Have Been Seen In Chicago: Palatine Police (patch.com)

Ok Crystal Lake! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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