š± How will Gurneeās new $248,000 in grants be spent?
Gurnee, Illinois Patch AM: a 5 min readHi Gurnee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How will Gurneeās new $248,000 in grants be spent?
- How Gurnee police tracked down a suspect in the school-area shooting
- Which Gurnee stretch of Grand Avenue is still affected by flooding?
Also on today's calendar: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Village hands out $248K in grants through Gurnee Cares program: āSomething that we have not done before' (chicagotribune.com) ā Gurneeās village board has approved $248,000 in Gurnee Cares grants for ten nonprofits serving local residentsā basic needs, from food and housing to mental health support. Trustees debated whether this kind of social service funding is a proper village role, but the board ultimately backed the new initiative, which draws on the 2026 and 2027 budgets to assist Gurneeās most vulnerable neighbors. 
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2. Alleged gunman arrested, charged with shooting 17-year-old boy near elementary school in Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com) ā Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot near River Trail School in Gurnee on April 3, and an 18-year-old Gurnee resident has now been arrested and charged. Officers executed a SWAT-assisted search warrant on Wellington Circle, and investigators credit community cooperation as the case moves into the court system, though they have not released any information about a possible motive. Ā Ā Ā
3. Numerous roads shut down, homes begin taking on water as flooding continues in Lake and McHenry counties (lakemchenryscanner.com) ā Flooding along the Fox and Des Plaines rivers has closed key roads across Lake and McHenry counties, including a stretch of Grand Avenue in Gurnee that has only partially reopened. Residents are urged to avoid floodwaters, respect barricades, and prepare for additional closures as river levels are expected to crest and remain high over the next few days. Ā Ā Ā
4. School cellphone ban, pet custody bills among hundreds advancing (myjournalcourier.com) ā Two Gurnee-area lawmakers, Reps. Rita Mayfield and Joyce Mason, are helping advance major statewide bills, including a nonprofit investment fund and a childācare background check overhaul that could affect local families and workers. The article also details a wide slate of Illinois legislation on school cellphone bans, bereavement leave, reproductive health privacy, driving penalties, pet custody, and more that could gradually shape daily life for Gurnee residents. Ā Ā Ā
5. Conger walks off Tommies to split doubleheader (uwbadgers.com) ā A University of Wisconsin softball player from Gurnee delivered a walk-off, two-RBI single to cap a late rally and salvage a doubleheader split against St. Thomas in Madison. Her hit marked the Badgersā third home walk-off this season and helped head coach Yvette Healy move within one win of a major career milestone as the team heads to Minnesota this weekend. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am -
The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Henna Club GR THURSDAYSApril 2,9,16,23,30
River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
2:30 pm -
Kindergarten Program -SP-
Spaulding Elementary School , 2000 Belle Plaine Ave , Gurnee
2:30 pm -
First Presbyterian Rummage Sale
700 N Sheridan Rd , Lake Forest
8:00 am -
Fido Fest
Grant Community High School , 285 E Grand Ave , Fox Lake
11:00 am -
GO Gurnee Walking & Wagging
Betty Russell Community Park , 5300 Pinewood Rd , Gurnee
9:00 am -
5/17 - Gurnee, IL - A Derby Soiree
Cooperās Hawk Winery & Restaurant , 7799 W Grand Ave , Gurnee
5:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 9
Sunday May 17
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Mini Canvas Art Display
Warren-Newport Public Library -
9:00 am -
Terrific 2s
Warren-Newport Public Library - Clevertouch
9:30 am -
Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am -
Music & Movement
Warren-Newport Public Library - Clevertouch
10:30 am -
Lakes Relays Track Meet at Lakes High School
Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, IL 60030
4:00 pm -
Earth Day: Pinecone Bird Feeders
Warren-Newport Public Library -
4:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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