Community Corner
🌱 Patch AM: How did Grayslake North fare in Saturday’s busy prep sports slate?
Coming up: Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See on the Grayslake Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Grayslake? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Grayslake North fare in Saturday's busy prep sports slate?
Also on today's calendar: Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 65.
- Thursday: Humid with peeks of sunshine, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CL Central boys team, Prairie Ridge's Emmie Foster finish first at Peoria: Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — A boys soccer matchup in Grayslake saw McHenry and Grayslake North battle to a 1-1 nonconference draw, giving the Warriors their fourth tie of the season. The wider roundup highlights strong cross country, golf, volleyball, tennis, and flag football performances from McHenry County and nearby schools, offering a snapshot of how area teams are shaping up early this fall.
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📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See →
The African American Museum at The England Manor, 503 N Genesee St, Waukegan
11:00 am - Casino For A Cause →
Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
6:00 pm - Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience →
Antioch
12:00 pm - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only,
10:00 am
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
Thursday October 8
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Other local events
- Summer 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
3:00 pm - Community Cares - Resource & Volunteer Recruitment Event →
College of Lake County - Grayslake Campus, 19351 W Washington St, Grayslake
3:00 pm - Inside the Baxter Innovation Lab →
Baxter Innovative Lab at CLC
4:30 pm - Compost Confidential : What am I Doing Wrong? →
100 US-45, Grayslake
4:00 pm - ESTATE SALE: 3 days →
, Round Lake
10:00 am - Sensory Shenanigans →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
10:00 am - Pup-A-Palooza →
Sports Center Park - Round Lake Area Park District, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach, IL, 60073
10:00 am - LEGO Club Sundays →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
1:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
📣 Grayslake Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Celebrate excellence at CLC this Latinx Heritage Month —College of Lake County Read on Patch
- A really open letter to all the men out there (and ladies too!
) I hesitate to write this commentary because it is deeply personal and not something I want to share publically. I have decided that I really… (Nextdoor Wildwood) - It's time to vote for our local Favs!!!
https://nextdoor.com/local_faves/?start_voting=1 (Nextdoor Wildwood)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Cook Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $12-$22/Hr in Round Lake. Apply here.
- Great Wolf Lodge posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates at Round Lake (roscoenews.com)
- Rexford home demolished after early morning fire, multiple agencies assist (cbs6albany.com)
Gurnee
- 34020 N White Oak Ln Unit 31D, Gurnee, IL 60031 (redfin.com)
- Lake Villa man arrested after allegedly recording woman while she was in changing room at Gurnee Mills (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Beacons Victorious on Senior Day (valpoathletics.com)
Buffalo Grove
- $90K Gift To Fund Accessible Buffalo Grove Park Project In Memory Of Local Man (patch.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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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