🌱 How a fatal Waukegan shooting turned into a chase through Gurnee.
Gurnee, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Gurnee? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a fatal Waukegan shooting turned into a chase through Gurnee.
- How election-night results could reshape Gurnee’s voice in Springfield.
Also on today's calendar: Make Sunday Night Football delicious with Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza! Order by noon. and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 56, low: 45.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 17-year-old twins charged with murder after prosecutors say they fired on car following gun trade, sparking police chase in Waukegan (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A deadly September shooting in Waukegan, tied to an alleged gun trade, led to a lengthy police chase that passed through Gurnee before ending back in Waukegan. Prosecutors now say 17-year-old twin brothers are among four suspected gunmen, and they’re charged as adults with first-degree murder while remaining detained as the case moves through Lake County court. 
• Most of Lake County's incumbent state House reps appear headed for victory (chicagotribune.com) — State House races affecting Gurnee are tilting toward Democratic incumbents, with Joyce Mason leading in the 61st District that includes much of the village and nearby communities. The article walks through key Lake County contests, highlighting candidates’ priorities on taxes, housing costs, and local economic recovery, including long-term funding tied to the Zion nuclear plant closure.
📸 Around Gurnee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work -- Workshop for Couples →
Warren Township Youth & Family Services, 100 S. Greenleaf St., Gurnee
Friday November 6
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Other local events
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Fun 1s - Session I
Warren-Newport Public Library - Storytime Room
9:30 am -
The Workshop's 2nd Anniversary
Warren-Newport Public Library -
10:00 am -
Fun 1s - Session II
Warren-Newport Public Library - Storytime Room
10:30 am -
Union Trades 101: Apprenticeships, Careers & Opportunities
Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B
11:00 am -
Girls Basketball Game Home vs. AUGS
Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
4:30 pm -
Boys Basketball Game @ AUGS
Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
4:30 pm -
Festival of Lights
Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A/B
5:00 pm -
Chicago's Own Piano Man at Primo Steak & Seafood →
Primo Steak & Seafood, Gurnee
7:00 pm -
Personalized Light Up Snowman →
Ceramics For You, 6695 Grand Ave Suite D, Gurnee -
2nd Annual Merry Makers Expo →
The Ten Hotel, 6161 West Grand Avenue, Gurnee
12:00 pm -
Make Sunday Night Football delicious with Pequod's famous caramelized-crust pizza! Order by noon. →
4:30 pm
Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Sunday November 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, I adopted a 2yo male dog.
Any recommendations on a trainer for potting and listening better? (Nextdoor Pembrook/Westgate)
- Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Gurnee. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Party & Event Host Team Member in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gurnee here.
🗞 Nearby News
Waukegan
- Waukegan police retirees paid $14.0 million into their pension fund and have collected an estimated $96.9 million (lakecountygazette.com)
- Waukegan police say Halloween candy should be checked: Possible ‘foreign objects' reportedly found (chicagotribune.com)
- Mother of 15 blamed 'twin sister' after allegedly firing shot toward man she says insulted her appearance outside Waukegan store (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Grayslake
- Renovated Split Level Home in Vibrant Wildwood at 18172 W Twin Lakes Boulevard, Grayslake (tncontentexchange.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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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