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In today's newsletter:

• Want better compost? See what's planned at Grayslake's Compost Confidential.
• How 9/11 inspired Grayslake-area firefighters to choose a dangerous calling.

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun; nice, less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Grassroots network measures precipitation (agrinews-pubs.com) — Grayslake residents can get hands‑on composting help at "Compost Confidential" on Sept. 17 at the Lake County Extension office on Route 45. Master gardeners will answer tough compost questions, showcase outdoor systems and indoor methods like vermicomposting, and offer tours of working setups. The broader roundup also highlights other Extension programs across Illinois and neighboring states.
   

• 'A noble profession': How the sacrifices of 9/11 inspired the next generations of firefighters (dailyherald.com) — Several local firefighters, including those who grew up in Grayslake or served in the Grayslake Fire Protection District, share how the sacrifices of 9/11 pushed them toward this career. From college fire programs to Libertyville and Wauconda departments, they describe a renewed interest in firefighting, the risks they accept, and why they see it as a noble, community‑serving profession.
   

📸 Around Grayslake

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• BabyTales →
  Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
  11:00 am
• Reel Vibes: Movie Club →
  Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
  4:30 pm
• Thursday Open Mic →
  Black Lung Brewing Grayslake, 2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Lake County RV Outlet Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake
  11:00 am
• Friday Night Flights →
  Black Lung Brewing Grayslake, 2 South Lake Street, Grayslake
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Family Fishing Event →
  Lakefront Park, 1019 N Lake Shore Dr, Round Lake Beach
  10:00 am
• Doggy Day Out #3 →
  Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Community Cares - Resource & Volunteer Recruitment Event →
  College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W Washington St, Grayslake
  3:00 pm
• Inside the Baxter Innovation Lab →
  Baxter Innovative Lab at CLC
  4:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• Compost Confidential : What am I Doing Wrong? →
  100 US-45, Grayslake
  4:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See →
  The African American Museum at The England Manor, 503 N Genesee St, Waukegan
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CLC invited to return to nationally recognized Metallica Scholars Initiative —College of Lake County Read on Patch

• Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative, Days & Evenings in Grayslake. Apply here.
• Murphy USA posted a job opening for Cashier in Round Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Round Lake

• Police manhunt leads to arrest of drunk driver who ran into forest preserve after crash that injured young child in Round Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Nacre Dance Group hosts new studio grand opening in Round Lake. (dailygazette.com)
• McHenry man suffers critical, life-threatening injuries after car turns in front of motorcycle and causes crash in Fox Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Libertyville

• Soccer Recap: Lake Forest Falls in a Tight One to Cristo Rey St. Martin (maxpreps.com)

Gurnee

• 'Callous monster': 46 years in prison for Gurnee man who murdered his own brother on Christmas (lakemchenryscanner.com)
• Urgent Fright Fest Update for Illinois Halloween Fans (97zokonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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