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🌱 Patch AM: See where Lake Zurich stands in the IHSA playoff race
Coming up on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar: Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District
Hey there, Lake Zurich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Lake Zurich stands in the IHSA playoff race
- Lake Zurich driver cited after I-94 crash injures two pedestrians
Also on today's calendar: Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
- Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• IHSA Week 8 playoff outlook: The 248 playoff clinchers in Illinois high school football (washingtontimesreporter.com) — Lake Zurich's football team is sitting at 5-2 in Class 6A as the IHSA releases its Week 8 playoff outlook, listing 248 Illinois teams that have already clinched berths. While the report is statewide, it gives Lake Zurich fans a clear sense of how their team stacks up in the playoff picture heading into the final weeks. 
• 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 on September 26, hitting two parked cars and seriously injuring two pedestrians. Emergency crews from several departments responded, lanes were closed for hours, and the driver now faces multiple traffic citations related to speed, lane use, and passing on the shoulder.
📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Candidate Forum: Representative for Illinois 10th Congressional District →
Zoom Webinar,
12:30 pm
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- 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 - Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) →
Knights Banquets, 365 Surryse Rd., Lake Zurich
1:00 pm - 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
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Everyone, my name is Diego owner of 'Bon Apetreats'.
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Christine Altieri - State Farm Insurance Agent - Vernon Hills, IL Patch (patch.com)
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- Executive Compensation at Advent Health (2024) (paddockpost.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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