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Hey there, Grayslake! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

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  • How much Grayslake District 127 pays its top school leaders now.

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ 2025: Grayslake Community High School District 127 administrators rank 68th highest in state for average salary (lakecountygazette.com) β€” Administrators in Grayslake Community High School District 127 now average nearly $151,000 a year, placing the district 68th statewide and well above Illinois' overall administrator pay. With 2,479 students and a 70-to-1 student‑administrator ratio, residents can see how local leadership staffing and compensation compare to state norms amid ongoing educator shortages.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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