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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Zurich driver cited after serious I-94 crash injures pedestrians
Coming up on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar: Militaria Auction
Greetings Lake Zurich! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Lake Zurich driver cited after serious I-94 crash injures pedestrians
- How Lake Zurich's latest win sets up a conference showdown
Also on today's calendar: Militaria Auction and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 44.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Lake Zurich man charged after driving onto shoulder, crashing into parked cars, leaving 2 pedestrians seriously injured near Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A Lake Zurich man has been cited after state police say he veered onto the shoulder of I-94 near Gurnee and crashed into two parked cars, seriously injuring two pedestrians helping a disabled vehicle. The September 26 collision shut down multiple lanes for hours while investigators worked the scene and three people were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center. 
• Football roundup: Stevenson, Maine South, Hersey, Prospect, Lake Zurich tackle victories (dailyherald.com) — Lake Zurich's football team pushed its winning streak to five games with a 17-5 victory over Lake Forest, staying unbeaten in conference play and setting up a first-place showdown at Libertyville next week. The roundup also recaps big wins and playoff pushes for several other suburban programs, giving context to how Lake Zurich stacks up in the area.
📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Militaria Auction →
Donley Auctions, 8512 S Union Rd, Union
10:00 am
Sunday October 4
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Other local events
- 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 - Board of Trustees →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Village Hall 70 East Main Street, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Beer Dinner at Beelow's Steakhouse →
Beelow's Steakhouse, Lake Zurich - Rich Nelson and Friends →
Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W IL Rte 22 Suite 110, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Lake Zurich Fall Wine Walk Returns October 10 →
Downtown Lake Zurich - Day Off Camp (Mon, 10/12/26) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
9:00 am - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm - LCSO presents Charlie Brown Jazz Combo Live in Hawthorn Woods →
2 Lagoon Dr, Hawthorn Woods
5:30 pm - 👊 Self Defense Workshop (ages 18yrs+) →
Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts, 215 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
7:15 pm - The Roommate →
Parker Players Theater Company, 540 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington
7:30 pm - Fall Festival →
St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
11:00 am
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Monday October 19
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1036) in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (P1-1357595-9) in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- Two Monmouth College Neuroscience Students Have Valuable Experiences in Oregon, New York (rcreader.com)
- Wedge Guys Expands Retail Presence With Authorized Retailer, Preferred Partner Programs (golfdaily.com)
Mundelein
- Essex Realty Group brokers $24 million sale of 155-unit apartment community in Mundelein (rejournals.com)
- Trae Taylor stats: 5-star Nebraska QB commit dominating in 2026 season (usatoday.com)
- Father 'Nate' tries to embody fatherhood as pastor (dailygazette.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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