🌱 Patch AM: How Lake Zurich’s clutch performance reshaped this week’s Lake County rankings

What's up Lake Zurich! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Lake Zurich's clutch performance reshaped this week's Lake County rankings

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
• Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Steve Reaven's high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for Lake County (chicagotribune.com) — Lake Zurich football fans get a shout-out this week as the Bears land in the county's top-10 rankings, highlighted by Adrian Stanek's 99 rushing yards and a clutch late interception. The roundup also tracks how nearby rivals like Antioch, Wauconda, Libertyville, and others are stacking up heading into Week 3, giving Lake Zurich residents a clear picture of the local football landscape.
   

📸 Around Lake Zurich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction,
  10:00 am
Saturday September 26
• 51st Annual Art in the Barn →
  Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 IL-22, Barrington
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Rich Nelson and Friends →
  Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Open Mic Night! All are welcome →
  Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
  7:00 am
• Mobile Dental Clinic: September 10, 2026
  Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
  10:00 am
Monday September 14
• Semi-Annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am
Friday September 18
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Aquatic Plant Sale →
  American Legion, 51 Lions Dr, Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
• Partners For Progress Annual Hoedown Fundraiser →
  Partners For Progress Facility, 23525 W Milton Rd, Wauconda
  6:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Semi-annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• Everything Wheels: Cruisin' Car Show & Touch A Truck →
  The Quentin Collection, 20771 N Rand Rd, Kildeer
  12:00 pm

📣 Lake Zurich Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Do you have technology questions?
  Stop by Digital Navigator Office Hours! Lake County Digital Navigators are happy to help you with any basic technology assistance for no cost. We… (Nextdoor )

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Retail Sales and Store Support in Wauconda. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Palatine

• Palatine To Mark 25 Years Since 9/11 With Memorial Ceremony (patch.com)

Wauconda

• Calls for speed limit come after high-speed fatal crash on the Fox River (chicagotribune.com)

Buffalo Grove

• Wheeling High School Closed Tuesday For Emergency Plumbing Repairs (patch.com)

Ok Lake Zurich! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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