Motorcyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Crash: Digest

GRAYSLAKE, IL — We are inching closer to the weekend, and it's time to look back on the top news stories from the past week that have happened in and around Grayslake.

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

1. Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Round Lake Beach crash (Daily Herald)
2. Lockdown lifted after shell casing found at Lake Zurich High School (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
3. 2 Grayslake Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists (Grayslake Patch)
4. CLC's 'Story Club' brings inclusive themes to fairy land tale (Chicago Tribune)
5. Former Grayslake SEDOL teacher aide gets 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting special needs student (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
6. Police: Missing Wauconda man located (Chicago Daily Herald)
7. 8 Bedroom Home in Fox Lake - $970,000 (Lake Geneva Regional News)
8. 5 Bedroom Home in Lake Villa - $429,000 (Kenosha News)
9. Come One, Come All to the Lake Bluff History Museum Auto Show! (Chicago Daily Herald)
10. Family's dog dies in Wauconda house fire (Chicago Daily Herald)
11. 2 students arrested following fireworks prank that sparked shooting scare at Zion-Benton Township High School (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
12. 3 charged in Libertyville with leaving scene of accident, in separate incidents: Police (Chicago Tribune)
13. Libertyville, Mundelein mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonies; 'Many of us will never forget that 102 minutes in our history' (Chicago Tribune)
14. Dr. Jeffrey Kopin responds to Nicki Minaj’s tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘This is pure disinformation. This just does damage and I hope she retracts it’ (WGN Radio - Chicago)
15. Three Brothers Theatres takes audience on 'roller-coaster ride' with 'Shakespeare Abridged' (Chicago Tribune)
16. Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep wins award for adaptive reuse after Kmart transformation (FOX 32 Chicago)
17. 'It's about time': Mundelein's Smokin' BBQ on 45 to expand (Daily Herald)
18. Woman loses consciousness in apparent random attack in forest preserve near Grayslake (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
19. Dispute over outdoor concerts at Mundelein's Original Sundance Saloon settled, with rules (Chicago Daily Herald)
20. 'Rock The Block' festival returned to downtown Lake Zurich, drawing crowd of thousands (Chicago Tribune)
21. Gurnee weighing options how best to provide financial assistance to local businesses hurt by pandemic (Chicago Tribune)
22. Lake Forest College announces historic fall enrollment: Officials (Chicago Tribune)
23. Lake County hopes to start new paratransit system by spring; 'A great example of how government can ... provide a very genuinely needed human service' (Chicago Tribune)
24. Grayslake Library Gets $41K State Grant (Grayslake Patch)
25. Mundelein launches preemptive, proactive online 'fact' site; 'Instead of sharing misinformation and unverified claims, this page is dedicated to presenting the facts' (Chicago Tribune)
26. Lake County State's Attorney's launches public data dashboard (Chicago Daily Herald)
27. Lakes School celebrates AP Capstone Diploma recipients (Chicago Daily Herald)
28. Man, 58, Gets 38 Prison Sentence On Drug Charges (Press Release Desk)

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Coming up in Grayslake:

Wednesday, September 15

• PV/ K-4 Picture Day - Prairieview School (12:00 AM)
• Early Release-Teacher In-service - Prairie Crossing Charter School (8:00 AM)
• 2021 Summer Grayslake Farmers Market (3:00 PM)
• Stress Busting Strategies (5:00 PM)
• Comenzando su negocio en Illinois (Starting your Business in IL) (6:00 PM)

Thursday, September 16

• Sewing Project of Your Choice (9:00 AM)
• International E-Commerce (10:00 AM)
• Starting Your Business in Illinois (5:00 PM)

Grayslake Patch Notebook

• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "**Lake County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Passing of Canine Diesel** It is with a very heavy heart we announce the passing of Sheriff’s Canine Diesel. Canine Diesel passed away yesterday, September 11, 2021, in the company of his partner..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "GOOD BOY DAX! Overnight, K9 Dax was called to search for two people, both wanted on warrants, who fled from an ‘unwanted subject’ call before the arrival of sheriff’s deputies. One person was wanted on a parole violation warrant and the ..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: ""Turbo" had a RUFF night! It's PAWSible he chased a rabbit, and got lost! But thanks to the ultiMUTT Good Samaritan, he got to meet up with PAW-some Deputy Leo Juarez at the Beach BARK Village Hall! We called his family, it was the LE..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "**Defendant to Be Released From Electronic Monitoring Flees When Learning of New Charges** On September 8, 2021, at approximately 9:20 a.m. a defendant ordered to electric monitoring, Deontae Wade, 26, of the 2600 block of Horeb Avenue, ..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Search efforts continue for a man who fell into the water off of a canoe overnight. We ask all boaters to stay clear of Mineola Bay so the sheriff’s office and fire/rescue boats can search with as little of a wake possible." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "A big SHOUTOUT to our Lake County Sheriff’s Auxiliary Deputy Unit for making this group’s time at the Waukegan Air Show that much more fun!! #CommunityPartnerships" (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "**Body of Canoer Found Who Fell Into Water in Mineola Bay** On September 10, 2021, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Fox Lake Police received numerous 911 calls for a report of a person screaming for help. ..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Last week, female inmates from the Lake County Jail attended a Woman’s Virtual Roundtable, hosted by Waukegan Township, where they listened to a range of speakers and panelists discuss their own hardships and journey with domestic violen..." (Facebook)
• Lake County IL Sheriff's Office: "Please join us in congratulating Deputy Ari Briskman who was awarded the ‘MADD Heroes Award’ last night at a ceremony held in Springfield! Deputy Briskman was selected by MADD because of his commitment of keeping Lake County roadways saf..." (Facebook)
• Lake County, IL Government: "We were so sorry to hear of K9 Diesel's passing this weekend. RIP Diesel! " (Facebook)
• Grayslake Colts Football, Cheer and Dance: "Jake Donohue (GNHS) getting helped up by Jaydin Kante (GCHS). COLTS players are brothers for life #crosstownclassic #classyathletes" (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "We’re live with Ask an Educator! Environmental Educator Eileen Davis and Wildlife Ecologist Kathryn McCabe are here to answer your questions about singing insects LIVE and introduce you to the world of insect composers. Is it true tha..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "Fall brings many things to the preserves: beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, crisp air … and a new edition of our Preserve Playoffs series! Here’s the scoop: 16 preserves enter, but only one will earn the title of “Top Fall Preser..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "OPEN TOMORROW: The Green Youth Farm (GYF) offers fresh fruits and vegetables for purchase. The farm stand is open Wednesdays from 9 am-1 pm through October 13 in the parking lot of the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "We're celebrating SeptOber Fest tomorrow from 4–9 pm at the Beer Garden at Independence Grove! Stop by to hear live music from Kraig Kenning, National Slide Guitar Champion, and enjoy craft beers from Lake County breweries. 🎵🎸 Entry..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center: " Just over 1 week away from Monster Truck Wars!! Get your tickets now... it's kind of a big wheel" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Colts Football, Cheer and Dance: "WEEK #1 MIDDLEWEIGHT FOOTBALL Player of the Week: Jayson Domerchie. Jayson is a first year player who continues to grow into his role as a cornerback. Jayson made an open field tackle on 4th down that helped change the momentum of the ga..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Colts Football, Cheer and Dance: "WEEK #1 BANTAM FOOTBALL Player of the Week: Josiah Thompson. Josiah is in his first year with the Colts. JoJo plays on the offensive line and defensive line when needed. With every practice, his skills are getting better and better. In o..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Colts Football, Cheer and Dance: "WEEK #1 VARSITY FOOTBALL Player of the Week: Nicholas Norberg. Nick had a number of score saving tackles and as Quarterback did a great job managing the offense. He’s one of the hardest working players on the field!" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Area Public Library: "We're now open on Sundays! Stop by the library to pick up your next great read, select a movie, or use the computers. Head to our catalog to see what's available, open from 1pm to 5pm. https://bit.ly/GAPLCatalog" (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "We love that Only In Illinois recognizes that Fort Sheridan in Lake Forest is a scenic destination offering opportunities to recreate in nature and appreciate history. The preserve features an awe-inspiring overlook perched on a 70-fo..." (Facebook)
• Lake County Forest Preserves: "When someone asks you a question right after you took a bite ... You may notice eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus) busily collecting nuts and seeds in their cheek pouches in early fall. As larder hoarders, they usually put all the..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum: "During her presentation last night, Grayslake Historical Society board member Jane Trump referenced a website that allows you to look up your address on old maps and aerial photos of Lake County. To see where you live, look here: https:/..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "It's time to get to know another member of the Grayslake Arts Alliance! Emilie Sizemore is an award-winning photographer and multi-disciplinary artist, specializing in oil landscapes and nature photography. She was a student of art and r..." (Instagram)
• Lake County, IL Government: "The student-run fresh fruit and vegetable farm stand at Greenbelt Forest Preserve is still open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. until Oct. 14. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy these sustainable, tasty treats!" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "This Old Book is a great friend to the Grayslake Arts Alliance. If you are able to, please consider helping them bounce back from a flood that damaged half of their store. https://www.gofundme.com/f/this-old-book-flood-fund?utm_campaign..." (Instagram)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "Attention all authors, writers, poets, and lovers of the written word! Please join the Writer's Group on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum at 6:30 pm. This group is open to the public and all levels o..." (Instagram)
• Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum: "FROM FARMLAND TO ‘GHOST HOUSE’ TO TOWNHOMES: THE CHERRY CREEK STORY by the Grayslake Historical Society" (Facebook)
• Grayslake Area Public Library: "Join us in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 - October 15 (and all throughout the year) we celebrate generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our country and society. Use..." (Facebook)
• Grayslake Arts Alliance: "We’re at the @grayslakefarmersmarket - Stop by and say hello!" (Instagram)

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