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🌱 Board Meeting: May 13, 2026 and 11 more events

Forest Lake, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Forest Lake! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! β˜€οΈ

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Board Meeting: May 13, 2026 at Ela Town Hall
  • Be a Hero Blood Drive: May 21, 2026 at Ela Town Hall

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 52.
  • Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

πŸ“Έ Around Forest Lake

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πŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Forest Lake

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    Wednesday May 13
  • Board Meeting: May 13, 2026
    Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
    7:00 pm
  • Thursday May 21
  • Be a Hero Blood Drive: May 21, 2026
    Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
    10:00 am

πŸ“£ Forest Lake Shout Outs!

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πŸ—“ Events Nearby

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πŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Culver's Restaurant posted a job opening for Crew Member and/or kitchen staff in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Forest Lake here.

πŸ—ž Nearby News

Lake Zurich

Mundelein

Libertyville

  • Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting (patch.com)

Ok Forest 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Forest Lake

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.