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🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake Apartment Fire Leaves 12 Families Without Homes

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Hello again Grayslake! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Fire at Grays Pointe displaces 12 Grayslake families overnight
  • What's actually confirmed about today's rumored CLC shooting in Grayslake?
  • Driver survives fiery Holiday Lane crash aided by Grayslake police

Also on today's calendar: Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 60.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 65 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Grayslake Apartment Fire Leaves 12 Families Without Homes (patch.com) — Residents in Grayslake are coping with significant upheaval after a Thursday morning fire at the Grays Pointe Apartments left 12 units uninhabitable and displaced a dozen families. Firefighters contained the blaze to the building's roof and attic area, while the American Red Cross is helping several families with temporary housing and others are staying with relatives as the cause remains under investigation.
   

2. Grayslake, Illinois: CLC Shooting Report Sparks Concern as Authorities Seek to Confirm Incident (theunionstar.com) — Residents searching about a possible "CLC shooting" should know that, as of now, there is no confirmed report of a shooting at the College of Lake County's Grayslake campus. Authorities have not verified injuries, suspects, or a lockdown, and the article urges students and neighbors to rely only on official CLC and law-enforcement updates while details remain unclear.
   

3. Firefighters rescue driver trapped in heavily engulfed car that crashed into tree in Hainesville (dailydispatch.com) — A driver is expected to survive after Round Lake firefighters broke a window to pull him from a burning car that crashed into a tree Monday evening on Holiday Lane in nearby Hainesville. Grayslake police helped shut down traffic as crews battled heavy flames, a reminder for local residents of how quickly a routine drive can turn dangerous on familiar neighborhood streets.
   

4. Waukegan-area home prices rising, but still more affordable: 'It's still pretty strong' (chicagotribune.com) — Rising home prices in Waukegan are still leaving it more affordable than nearby Lake County communities like Grayslake, Barrington, and Libertyville, which may see higher property taxes because of their higher values. For Grayslake residents, the piece offers useful context on how your market and tax pressures compare with neighboring cities, especially for first-time buyers and downsizing baby boomers weighing whether to move or remodel.
   

5. Ainsley Wilson notches 500th kill in Burlington Central's win: Northwest Herald Thursday roundup (shawlocal.com) — Grayslake Central's boys golf team shot a 173 in a nonconference match at Boone Creek, falling to Johnsburg's school-record-tying 154. The broader roundup highlights strong performances across McHenry County volleyball, golf, soccer, tennis, and flag football, offering local fans a snapshot of how nearby high school teams are faring this week.
   

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  • CLC theatre presents "The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs" —College of Lake County Read on Patch
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    Just heard on WGN radio, gas pricing has increased 12 cents effective today. Hang in there .....we're here for each other. (Nextdoor Saddlebrook Farms)
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Ok Grayslake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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