🌱 Patch AM: How a Lake Zurich alum just dominated on defense in college.

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Lake Zurich alum just dominated on defense in college.

Also on today's calendar: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.
• Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
• Wednesday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Barrington graduate Peipert excels as next man up at St. Thomas (dailyherald.com) — Lake Zurich football alum Lucas Lappin earned College Conference of Illinois-Wisconsin defensive player of the week after a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown and 11 tackles for Illinois Wesleyan. The roundup also highlights standout performances by other suburban athletes excelling in college football, soccer, cross country, and volleyball across the Midwest.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 29
• Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
  Online Only,
  10:00 am
Saturday October 3
• Fall Festival—Saturday, 10/3 | 1—4PM →
  Da Vinci Waldorf School, 150 W Bonner Rd, Wauconda
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 22
• Moody Fall Florals →
  KED at Home, 800 S Northwest Hwy, Barrington
  6:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 29
• Mobile Dental Clinic: September 29, 2026
  Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Rich Nelson and Friends →
  Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Jack O'Lantern World: Lake Zurich →
  Lake Zurich IL
• Open Mic Night! All are welcome →
  Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
  7:00 am
• Jack O Lantern World →
  Lake Zurich Calendar, Paulus Park 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Styrofoam Collection →
  Lake Zurich Calendar, American Legion 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Nicor Gas to promote natural gas safety at Lake Zurich Fire Department →
  Lake Zurich Fire Station, 321 S Buesching Rd, Lake Zurich
  10:00 am
Monday October 12
• Day Off Camp (Mon, 10/12/26) →
  Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
  9:00 am
Friday October 16
• The Roommate →
  Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
  7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(09163) - 890 S Rand Rd in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0833) in Vernon Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wauconda

• Football roundup: Hersey's forfeit victory is a program milestone (dailyherald.com)

Mundelein

• Coyle plays pivotal role in Lake Zurich's comeback win over Mundelein (dailyherald.com)

Buffalo Grove

• State Attorney's Office Drops Charge Against Pet Resort In Dog's Hot Van Death: Report (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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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