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🌱 Patch AM: What the revived Reserves of Lake Zurich means for nearby neighbors
You won't want to miss Casino For A Cause on the Lake Zurich Patch calendar

Good morning to you Lake Zurich! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What the revived Reserves of Lake Zurich means for nearby neighbors
Also on today's calendar: Casino For A Cause and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 71 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 73, low: 61.
- Friday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 72 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Idled since April, the Reserves of Lake Zurich residential development project to reboot (chicagotribune.com) — A long-delayed Lake Zurich housing project, the Reserves of Lake Zurich, is restarting after the village lifted a stop-work order tied to unpaid fees and erosion issues. Updated agreements now require stricter wetland, stormwater, and construction timelines, plus water main work along Old South Rand Road that will affect future paving and nearby residents.
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📸 Around Lake Zurich
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich
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★ Featured events ★
- Casino For A Cause →
Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
6:00 pm - 51st Annual Art in the Barn →
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 IL-22, Barrington
10:00 am - Purses, Ponies & Prosecco Event! →
Barrington White House, 145 W Main St, Barrington
5:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 26
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- Planning & Zoning Commission - Cancelled →
Lake Zurich Calendar, Village Hall 70 East Main Street, Lake Zurich
7:00 pm - Everyone's favorite Chicago-style pizza from Pequod's is headed to you! Order by noon. →
5:30 pm - ESTATE SALE: 3 days →
, Round Lake
10:00 am - 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 - Semi-annual Wig Sale →
Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
9:00 am - Police Badges & Watch Fobs Auction →
Online Only
10:00 am - Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only
10:00 am - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
📣 Lake Zurich Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lake Zurich PatchAM possible:
- MVP Sports Academy — (224) 642-4523
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- R&R Human Resources Solutions posted a job opening for Payroll Representative (full or part time) in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
- Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Palatine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.
🗞 Nearby News
Wauconda
- Lake County girls volleyball notes: Libertyville takes title at Effingham to stay perfect; Grant rebounds after slow start (dailyherald.com)
Mundelein
- Mundelein, IL 60060 (redfin.com)
- Notre Dame is predicted to land 2028 4-star offensive tackle (usatoday.com)
- Des Plaines Theatre roof repairs to cost $94,000, city says (dailyherald.com)
Buffalo Grove
- Buffalo Grove Police Issue 43 Seat Belt Citations During Labor Day Campaign (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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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