Hot Air Balloon Festival + 150K Scholarships In Vaccine Lottery

GRAYSLAKE, IL — Welcome to the weekend, Grayslake.

We've been sharing a lot of information with you this past week and wanted to make sure you're in the know on some of the top stories of interest from the past week.

Here are the top stories in and around Grayslake from the past week:

1. CLC president gets a raise (Chicago Daily Herald)
2. D70 school board vacancy (Chicago Daily Herald)
3. Police say pregnant woman found dead in Lake Michigan near Waukegan was murdered (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
4. 5 children from Lake, McHenry counties win $150K scholarship each through Illinois' vaccine lottery (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
5. Local church to host golf outing to benefit North Chicago grads (Chicago Daily Herald)
6. Five Architect-Designed Homes For Sale in Lake County (Chicagomag.com)
7. College of Lake County plans to borrow $50 million for tech center, athletic complex (Daily Herald)
8. Lake County property transfers for July 16-22, 2021 (Daily Herald)
9. Northwestern Medicine’s Dr. Jeffrey Kopin talks about the return of the indoor mask mandate (WGN Radio)
10. CLC board approves diversity director after passionate debate; 'This is about respecting people and their differences' (Chicago Tribune)
11. Zion woman arrested after allegedly stabbing man, fighting 2 police officers in Round Lake Beach (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
12. Roadwork will improve access between shopping centers in Vernon Hills (Daily Herald)
13. 'My heart melted when I saw it': People are driving hours to see rare hummingbird in Mundelein (Daily Herald)
14. Lauretta's restaurant moving from Mundelein to Grayslake area (Daily Herald)
15. Stevenson organizes Mental Health Week (Chicago Daily Herald)
16. Waukegan officials considering remote-learning option for students who miss school due to COVID-19 concerns (Chicago Tribune)
17. Camping World announces aggressive expansion (Chicago Daily Herald)
18. Round Lake Beach resident wins $2 million in lottery (Daily Herald)
19. Fairfield/Monaville intersection closing in Lake Villa for roundabout construction (Daily Herald)
20. College Of Lake County: Growing Number Of Trees Bring More Than Environmental Benefits To CLC Campus (Press Release Desk)
21. College Of Lake County: CLC Observes Veteran Events This Fall (Press Release Desk)
22. College Of Lake County: Former CLC Student Competes In First Olympics (Press Release Desk)

Today in Grayslake

• Color Aloft Balloon Fest - Grayslake Chamber of Commerce (4:30 PM)
• Guest Artist: Sally Wille - Blue Moon Gallery (6:00 PM)
• Guest Artist: Sally Wille, Susan Bennett, Christine Graf (6:00 PM)

Grayslake Patch Notebook

• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Guess who was out last night helping out?! You guessed it, K9 Dax! Last night he was requested to assist a local police department in tracking offenders who fled from police on foot, after abandoning their stolen vehicle. K9 Dax arrived ..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "**UPDATE: Seeking Assistance in Identifying Woman** Lake County Sheriff’s Detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in helping to identify the missing woman, “Lake Michigan Jane Doe,” pulled from Lake Michigan on August 15, 2021...." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "We are incredibly saddened by today’s cowardly attack, which took the lives of our military members and civilians. May you all Rest In Peace. Our Nation will forever be grateful for your sacrifice. Thank you to our military who protect u..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Please join us in welcoming Sheriff’s Deputy Nancy Davila!! Deputy Davila was sworn-in last week and presented her badge by Undersheriff Lawrence Oliver. Congratulations Deputy Davila and welcome!" (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "This year Sheriff John D. Idleburg added another K9 Team to bring our total to five!! Everyday, our sheriff’s canine teams are here to keep the community safe! From finding missing endangered people to locating fleeing felons, they’re ou..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "GUESS WHAT TODAY IS?! It’s #nationaldogday!! We love our five sheriff’s canines who are out there serving the people of Lake County daily!! Can you guess which dog is which?!" (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Skies are getting a little dark and it’s possible some storms are on the way this evening. Keep your eye on the weather, just in case, Lake County!! ⛈" (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "**UPDATE: Detectives Believe Woman Has Been Identified** Due to the diligence of Lake County and surrounding area residents, sheriff’s detectives received dozens of tips as to the possible identity of ‘Lake Michigan Jane Doe.’ One of tho..." (Facebook)
• Lake County, IL Government: "Today is International Dog Day and we want to celebrate all our four-legged Lake County employees! We have nine fabulous canines working in the Lake County IL Sheriff's Office, Lake County Public Defender’s Office and Office of Lake Coun..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "This past weekend, a rare hummingbird was spotted at the backyard bird feeder of Jeanna Cristino, graphic designer and editor of our Horizons quarterly magazine. A Mexican violetear (Colibri thalassinus), reportedly seen only once bef..." (Facebook)
• Lake County, IL Government: "Now that school buses are back on the road and school children are being picked up and dropped off, here is a quick refresher on Illinois law regarding stopping for school buses." (Facebook)
• Community Consolidated School District 46 - CCSD 46: "We are thrilled to cheer on Keegan Knott, daughter of Michele Knott, a Reading Specialist at Meadowview, who will be representing the United States at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. She’ll be swimming the 400 freestyle tonight! Keegan is cu..." (Facebook)
• Community Consolidated School District 46 - CCSD 46: "Coming up this weekend - our friends at D127 are hosting a vaccination clinic on Saturday, August 28, from 10 - 2pm. No appointment necessary, no insurance info needed. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Get the SHOT if y..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "Web, sweet web... One common arachnid architect in the preserves is the yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia). Females of this vividly colored species spin orb webs that can stretch up to two feet in diameter. Males only occasionall..." (Facebook)
• Village of Grayslake, IL: "Summer Days is officially here! Join us in the Grayslake Village Center for two days full of live music, family friendly activities and great food! It's not too late to join in on all of the Summer Days fun! The fun begins on Saturday at..." (Facebook)
• GYBA - Grayslake Youth Baseball Association: "Great job GYBA family! We were well represented with over 75 participants for our communities 125+1 parade. #GrayslakeYouthBaseball #Baseball #LittleLeague #LittleLeagueBaseball #Birthday # Grayslake #Celebration #SummerFun #Parade" (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: ""Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth."—Henry David Thoreau : Tim Elliott" (Facebook)
• Village of Grayslake, IL: "Join us in Central Park this Saturday for the annual Color Aloft Balloon Festival! The festival officially opens at 4PM on August 28th, and will feature the launching of the balloons and a night glow (weather permitting). Bring a picnic,..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "BLOOM BEAT: Late-summer blooms are abundant at Grassy Lake in Lake Barrington. This week, staff walked the 1.6-mile red trail from the Kelsey Road parking lot north to the top of the kame and back. See this week’s Bloom Beat: https://..." (Facebook)
• Village of Grayslake, IL: "Don't forget to join us for the Celebrate Grayslake 125+1 Parade tonight at 6:00 PM! We hope to see you there!" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Colts Football, Cheer and Dance: "Grayslake Colts Football Freshman Alumni in last night’s Green & White scrimmage at Grayslake Central High School. #AlwaysColts #GoRams Center: Tony Galan. Left to right: Zyel Martinez, Devin White, Brock Johnson, Jacob DeLeon, Johnny ..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum: "We loved seeing the newly designed Village of Grayslake, IL flag flying out of our window today! Thank you to the Grayslake Arts Alliance and the flag’s designers John and Zee Lacson for such a wonderful update to our hometown!" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "It's time to get to know another member of the Grayslake Arts Alliance! Laura O’Connor is a fiber artist who specializes in embroidered and cross-stitched art. Her work covers a wide range from feminism to fashion to politics. She likes ..." (Instagram)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "We are so excited to be the featured artists gallery for this month's @starline4thfridays! Our members got together to set up the show today and here is a little sneak peek of what we have on display and for sale. Jennifer Evans, Heather..." (Instagram)
• Exchange Club of Grayslake: "Come on down to Summer Days, grab a beer and listen to some GREAT MUSIC!!!" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum: "Color Aloft Balloon Festival is this weekend! For everyone who usually comes to our summer drum circle event--this year our friends from Medusa's Musical Mysteries will be at the Balloon Festival in Central Park " (Facebook)
• Village of Grayslake, IL: "The smell of popcorn was in the air... Look for a new Grayslake History in 1-Minute video every Sunday until Grayslake's 125+1 celebration in August. Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum | Grayslake Historical Society" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Farmers Market: "A post from a Market Sponsor" (Facebook)
• Community Consolidated School District 46 - CCSD 46: "Woodview School held their (slightly modified) back-to-school Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 26th. Rather than an inside event, families picked up their ice cream treats to enjoy on the lawn or playground outside. Thanks to the gen..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum: "Don’t forget to get a FREE ride on the barrel train with the Lake County Farm Heritage Association at Grayslake Feed Sales Inc. today! They’re there until 4 pm with the barrel train and drive a tractor. Grayslake Chamber of Commerce | Vi..." (Facebook)

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