🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake High Schools Rank Among Illinois’ Best, U.S. News Says

Hello Grayslake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Grayslake's two high schools stack up statewide

Also on today's calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Decreasing clouds and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
• Friday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grayslake High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best, U.S. News Says (patch.com) — Families in Grayslake can take pride as both Grayslake Central and Grayslake North high schools earned spots among Illinois' top public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. The story details how each school placed statewide, in the Chicago metro area, and nationally, and explains the performance measures used to evaluate about 27,000 schools.
   

📸 Around Grayslake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) →
  KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 19
• Summer 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market3 →
  North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
  3:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• WV-PTO Ice Cream Social
  Woodview School Grayslake, IL 60030
  5:30 pm
Friday August 21
• PSO Picnic on the Prairie Event
  Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, IL 60030
  6:00 pm
• Prairieview PTO Pool Party @ Grayslake Pool
  Prairieview School Grayslake, IL 60030
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• Live Music: Mid Atlantic — Grayslake Village Center →
  The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Cty A27, Grayslake
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• "Cruisin' on Center" Grayslake Car Show 2026 →
  Downtown Grayslake, 112 Center St, Grayslake
  9:00 am
• Nature Funfest →
  Hart's Woods Park - Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Rd, Round Lake
  10:00 am
Friday September 4
• Karaoke Night — Grayslake Village Center →
  Beer Bazaar, 107 Center St, Grayslake
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival →
  The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Cty A27, Grayslake
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• First Day of School!
  Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
  7:35 am
• Project of the Week
  Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
  10:00 am
• SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program
  Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Vault
  12:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• First Day of Preschool
  Gurnee SD 56 2000 Belle Plaine Av. Gurnee, IL 60031

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CLC Trustee nominating petitions available for April 2027 election —College of Lake County Read on Patch

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Grayslake. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Grayslake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Round Lake

• Police use chemical agents, force entry to arrest felon following more than 2-hour barricade situation in Round Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Past statements matter for all leaders (dailyherald.com)
• Warning Signs Your Sewer Line May Need Repair Before Fall Arrives (shawlocal.com)

Libertyville

• Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com)
• 'Our hearts were shattered': Family, friends mourn death of mother of 3 who died saving her son from river in Libertyville (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Ok Grayslake! 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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