Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
Monday: Clearing, a t-storm possible, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 9/11 inspired a generation to answer the call to the fire service (firerescue1.com) — Two Libertyville firefighter-paramedics with strong Grayslake ties describe how the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath helped steer them into the fire service, including time working for the Grayslake Fire Protection District. Their stories, along with others from nearby departments, show how that day still shapes local career choices, training programs, and the way suburban firefighters honor the sacrifices made 25 years ago.
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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
7 brew coffee in round lake. Still like your coffee? I added a screenshot- https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP83MVy33/ (Nextdoor Grayslake)
MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Cafe Manager Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Round Lake. Apply here.
CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Round Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
Powell's strides continue in football, turning into a star at Round Lake (dailyherald.com)
Schedule Your Fall HVAC Clean-and-Check Today! (shawlocal.com)
Libertyville
10-year-old Highland Parker makes a splash at state, regional summer season swim meets (fooshya.com)
'A Noble Profession': How the Sacrifices of 9/11 Inspired the Next Generations of Firefighters (firefighternation.com)
Tom Morello Explains How Fans Deny His Black Heritage Due To 'Cognitive Dissonance' (metalheadzone.com)
Deerfield
Mailbox Damage, 2 DUI Arrests: Riverwoods Police Blotter (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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