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Make time for Fremd Freshman Football @ Lake Zurich on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- What did candidates promise at last month's Lake Zurich data center forum?
Also on today's calendar: Lake Zurich Farmers Market and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Data centers emerging as key issue in Illinois governor's race (chicagotribune.com) — Lake Zurich recently hosted a campaign forum where GOP candidate Darren Bailey discussed his cautious support for data centers, a key issue in Illinois' governor's race. The piece explains how both Bailey and Gov. JB Pritzker are rethinking tax incentives and regulations as AI-driven data centers raise concerns over energy use, water demands, and utility bills statewide. 
📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Fremd Freshman Football @ Lake Zurich →
Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church St, Lake Zurich
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- Planning & Zoning Commission →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Village Hall 70 East Main Street, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Elementary Gr. K-2 and Advanced Math Curriculum Night
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Elementary Schools
5:45 pm - Elementary Gr. 3-5 Curriculum Night
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 Elementary Schools
7:00 pm - Lake Zurich Farmers Market →
Paulus Park, 200 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich
3:00 pm - Farmers Market →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Paulus Park 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich
3:00 pm - MSN Gr. 6 Activity Night
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus MSN
5:00 pm - IF PTO Back to School Bash
Isaac Fox Elementary School IF
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
📣 Lake Zurich Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Finance Meeting: August 19, 2026
Ela Township Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047\
1:00 pm - Public Safety
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
1:30 pm - Building & Zoning
Village of South Barrington , 30 S Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL, 60010
3:30 pm - Cemetery Board Meeting: August 19, 2026
Ela Township Ela Town Hall, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047\
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T1036) in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Bakery/Deli Clerk in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- After wrestling nationals, Wauconda junior Finn Loomis eyes next step on gridiron (dailyherald.com)
- Mundelein adding to Stars on Parade art exhibition (dailyherald.com)
- 'The struggle is real': Food For Friends working to fight hunger, give hope (dailyherald.com)
Mundelein
- Free Lake Fest To Bring Music, Food And Family Fun To Mundelein (patch.com)
- Indiana State Police K9 Rich to get donation of body armor (huntingtoncountytab.com)
- Calendar: Corn yield survey in Montgomery County (agrinews-pubs.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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