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🌱 Patch AM: Grayslake High Schools Rank Among Illinois’ Best, U.S. News Says
Make time for Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Hello Grayslake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Grayslake's two high schools stack up statewide
Also on today's calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Decreasing clouds and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
- Friday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Grayslake High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best, U.S. News Says (patch.com) — Families in Grayslake can take pride as both Grayslake Central and Grayslake North high schools earned spots among Illinois' top public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 rankings. The story details how each school placed statewide, in the Chicago metro area, and nationally, and explains the performance measures used to evaluate about 27,000 schools. 
📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) →
KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
5:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- Summer 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market3 →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
3:00 pm - WV-PTO Ice Cream Social
Woodview School Grayslake, IL 60030
5:30 pm - PSO Picnic on the Prairie Event
Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, IL 60030
6:00 pm - Prairieview PTO Pool Party @ Grayslake Pool
Prairieview School Grayslake, IL 60030
8:30 pm - Live Music: Mid Atlantic — Grayslake Village Center →
The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Cty A27, Grayslake
7:00 pm - "Cruisin' on Center" Grayslake Car Show 2026 →
Downtown Grayslake, 112 Center St, Grayslake
9:00 am - Nature Funfest →
Hart's Woods Park - Round Lake Area Park District, 814 Hart Rd, Round Lake
10:00 am - Karaoke Night — Grayslake Village Center →
Beer Bazaar, 107 Center St, Grayslake
6:30 pm - 17th Annual Bourbon & Beer Festival →
The Vine - Martini & Wine Bar, 101 Cty A27, Grayslake
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
Friday September 4
Saturday September 12
📣 Grayslake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- First Day of School!
Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
7:35 am - Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am - SGA Youth & Family Services - REACH Program
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Vault
12:00 pm - First Day of Preschool
Gurnee SD 56 2000 Belle Plaine Av. Gurnee, IL 60031
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- CLC Trustee nominating petitions available for April 2027 election —College of Lake County Read on Patch
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Grayslake. Apply here.
- Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Grayslake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Police use chemical agents, force entry to arrest felon following more than 2-hour barricade situation in Round Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Past statements matter for all leaders (dailyherald.com)
- Warning Signs Your Sewer Line May Need Repair Before Fall Arrives (shawlocal.com)
Libertyville
- Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com)
- 'Our hearts were shattered': Family, friends mourn death of mother of 3 who died saving her son from river in Libertyville (lakemchenryscanner.com)
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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