🌱 Why an Island Lake man beat a high-profile Wauconda speeding ticket
Island Lake, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Island Lake! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why an Island Lake man beat a high-profile Wauconda speeding ticket
Also on today's calendar: Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: How far can a fast dog run into the woods? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 50 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 71, low: 47.
- Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man who claimed racism during traffic stop in Wauconda, leading to viral video found not guilty of speeding (lakemchenryscanner.com) — An Island Lake resident who challenged a Wauconda speeding ticket has been found not guilty after a year of court hearings, following a traffic stop that drew attention online. The case involved disputed claims of racial profiling, released bodycam footage, and testimony in Mundelein traffic court, and may shape how some Island Lake drivers view nearby police encounters. 
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Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
6:00 pm
Friday May 29
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Other local events
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Best Of The Midwest Fest feat. Seconds To Serenity →
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W Roberts Rd, Island Lake
6:00 pm -
Seconds to Serentitiy- Best of the Midwest Fest →
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W Roberts Rd, Island Lake
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Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake →
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
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Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake →
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
10:30 am -
JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience →
Sideouts Sports Tavern, 4018 W Roberts Rd, Island Lake
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Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake →
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
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Intermediate Strength & Resistance Class @ SnapFitness Island Lake →
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
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Beginner Core & Flexibility Class @SnapFitness Island Lake →
Snap Fitness Island Lake, 452 W State Rd, Island Lake
10:30 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Home School Bowling
Kingston Lanes, 1330 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock
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Drop-in Game Center →
Lakefront Park, 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake
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See Mandalorian and Grogu with Mortal Kombat II →
McHenry Outdoor Theater, 1510 N Chapel Hill Rd, McHenry
6:00 pm -
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Grant Community High School, 285 Grand Ave, Fox Lake
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The Boyd Group posted a job opening for Parts Coordinator in Round Lake. Apply here.
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Island Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- Best 3PL Companies for Medical Device Fulfillment and Logistics (thebulletintime.com)
- 10 Illinois Patios Where Dinner Feels Extra Special At Sunset (everafterinthewoods.com)
- Elburn Mayor Jeff Walter launches 11th District race against Rep. Bill Foster: ‘It's time for a change' (dupagepolicyjournal.com)
Crystal Lake
- Judge Denies Pretrial Release For Man Accused Of Running Woman Over (patch.com)
- Restaurant With Dirty Sodas, Free Ice Cream With Every Meal Coming To Route 14 (patch.com)
- Man Accused Of Intentionally Running Over Wife, Fleeing Scene (patch.com)
Lake Zurich
- Huntley girls soccer posts shutout to advance to sectional final: Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Halfway. After that, the dog is running *out of* the woods. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)
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