🌱 See which Warren athletes Gurnee’s Village Board just honored as state medalists
Gurnee, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Gurnee! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Warren athletes Gurnee’s Village Board just honored as state medalists
- Why a long-missing boy’s trail still runs through Gurnee
Also on today's calendar: Wine Woman & Shoes benefiting A Safe Place and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy and cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
- Friday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Village Board recognizes Warren Township High School state medalists (lakecountygazette.com) — Gurnee’s Village Board recently honored Warren Township High School athletes who medaled at IHSA state finals, spotlighting standout performances in gymnastics and wrestling. Local leaders praised the students for representing both the school and the broader Gurnee community with dedication, excellence, and state-championship wins. 
• 15 years later: Timmothy Pitzen is still missing (wisn.com) — Fifteen years after a boy’s disappearance, investigators still note his stop at a Gurnee resort during the final known days he traveled with his mother across Illinois and Wisconsin. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information about Timmothy Pitzen’s whereabouts to contact national or Aurora police tip lines.
📸 Around Gurnee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Wine Woman & Shoes benefiting A Safe Place →
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire
6:00 pm -
U of I Extension Master Gardeners' Plant Sale →
100 South US 45, Grayslake, IL,
9:00 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Wine Women & Shoes benefitting A Safe Place →
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Marriott Dr, Lincolnshire
6:00 pm -
4th Annual Hustle for Hope Superhero 5K
Allendale's beautiful Lake Villa campus, 600 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa
9:00 am -
GO Gurnee Walking & Wagging →
Betty Russell Community Park, 5300 Pinewood Rd, Gurnee
9:00 am -
5/17 - Gurnee, IL - A Derby Soiree →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 7799 W Grand Ave, Gurnee
5:00 pm -
PreK Field Trip
Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe
9:15 am
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Terrific 2s
Warren-Newport Public Library - Clevertouch
9:30 am -
RFU Community Care Connection Mobile Clinic
Holy Family Food Pantry, 912 8th St, Waukegan
10:00 am -
Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am -
Music & Movement
Warren-Newport Public Library - Clevertouch
10:30 am -
Park on Park
GLMV Chamber of Commerce, Park St. & Seymour Ave., Mundelein
4:00 pm -
Dungeons and Dragons
Warren-Newport Public Library - Board Room
4:00 pm -
Tennis: Boys Varsity (Rescheduled to 05-08-26) vs. Johnsburg High
Johnsburg High School
4:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- HIRING!
Storeroom Attendant for sdi inc. (North Chicago-AbbVie site) Full time, we accept people w/o experience . You have to pass drug test and background… (Nextdoor Grandwood Park) - This tabby kitty has been visiting in the evening.
We live in Spinney Run, very close to Heather RIdge and Cobble Creek. Hope someone is looking for this kitty! (Nextdoor Heatherridge)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Gurnee. Apply here.
- Health Fitness Corporation posted a job opening for Front Desk Staff (Part Time) in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gurnee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waukegan
- Giant teddy bear draws thousands to Waukegan beach: ‘It's simply magnificent' (chicagotribune.com)
- Waukegan Public Schools to launch new website and communication tools this summer (lakecountygazette.com)
- Highwood's new restaurant, Pelago Cafe, to feature cuisine inspired by Emilia-Romagna (chicagotribune.com)
Grayslake
- Flooding, tornadoes, and structural damage: Why there's more to e-learning days than winter weather (shawlocal.com)
Libertyville
- Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting (patch.com)
- Police Fatally Shoot Woman Armed With Knives During Mental Health Call: Police (patch.com)
Ok Gurnee! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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