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And check out Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 on the Grayslake Patch calendar
Hey there, Grayslake! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much Grayslake District 127 pays its top school leaders now.
Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2025: Grayslake Community High School District 127 administrators rank 68th highest in state for average salary (lakecountygazette.com) — Administrators in Grayslake Community High School District 127 now average nearly $151,000 a year, placing the district 68th statewide and well above Illinois' overall administrator pay. With 2,479 students and a 70-to-1 student‑administrator ratio, residents can see how local leadership staffing and compensation compare to state norms amid ongoing educator shortages. 
📸 Around Grayslake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- Device Advice →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
12:00 pm - Labor Day Holiday - Village Hall Closed →
Village of Grayslake Calendar Grayslake, IL 60030 - Labor Day - No Student Attendance
Grayslake CHSD 127 Grayslake, IL 60030
8:00 am - Day of Service: Senior Center →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
10:00 am - Chess Club on the Lawn →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
4:30 pm - Blood Drive →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
11:00 am - Summer 2026 Grayslake Farmers Market →
North Whitney Street & Center Street, Grayslake
3:00 pm - Discover Your Roots with Ancestry →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
6:00 pm - Books & Brews After Dark →
Dulce Margaritas, 1814 E Belvidere Rd, Grayslake
7:00 pm - Fierce Fires and Commendable Chiefs →
Village of Grayslake Calendar Grayslake, IL 60030
7:00 pm - BabyTales →
Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Ln, Grayslake
11:00 am
Saturday September 5
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Grayslake Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anybody want to play a game here on nextdoor?
It's called "Name That Scam!" We will have to agree on a point basis and award extra points for whomever sees it first. (Nextdoor Wildwood)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Shipping Receiving Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Round Lake. Apply here.
- Sherwin Williams posted a job opening for Multi-Location Customer Service Specialist in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grayslake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- 2 former Round Lake High School athletes appear on college rosters for week ending Sept. 6 (lakecountygazette.com)
- ICE activity down in Lake County, but officials remain wary: 'The fear never goes away' (chicagotribune.com)
Libertyville
- Libertyville School District 70 administrators rank 67th highest in state for average salary in 2025 (lakecountygazette.com)
- Schmit: A fascinating prep football season heats up with the start of conference play (dailyherald.com)
Buffalo Grove
- Overnight Fire Damages Buffalo Grove Strip Mall, Multiple Businesses Closed (patch.com)
- Wheeling Pet Resort Owner Charged After Family's Dog Dies In Van (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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