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🌱 Patch AM: Why Libertyville ranked No. 2 among 205 Chicago-area suburbs

Also, don’t miss Pursuing A Tech-Wise Life With Andy Crouch on the Libertyville Patch calendar

Thursday May 28th Patch AM

Good day Libertyville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Libertyville ranked No. 2 among 205 Chicago-area suburbs
  • Libertyville hospital treated both women after this deadly I-94 crash
  • Huntley rollover sends critically injured driver to Libertyville trauma center

Also on today's calendar: Pursuing A Tech-Wise Life With Andy Crouch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Breezy and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best Suburbs to Live in. All 205 Ranked (chicagomag.com) — Libertyville just earned the No. 2 spot in a new data-driven ranking of all 205 Chicago-area suburbs, praised for its charming downtown, preserved open space, and relatively attainable home prices. The piece highlights Milwaukee Avenue’s lively restaurants, wooded neighborhoods, and commuter-friendly Metra access as reasons Libertyville offers strong value compared with pricier North Shore towns.    

• Judge releases driver accused of driving drunk, using phone when she slammed into semi-truck, killing friend on I-94 near Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A fatal I-94 crash victim and the accused driver were both taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, where the passenger later died. Prosecutors say the Gurnee driver was speeding, intoxicated, and on her phone when she hit a semi, and a judge has now released her under strict supervision while the DUI homicide case proceeds.    

• Man critically injured after ejection in Huntley crash: officials (fox32chicago.com) — A man critically injured in a single-vehicle rollover near Route 47 in Huntley was ultimately airlifted to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with life-threatening injuries. Emergency crews found his Jeep overturned on Foster Road and believe he was ejected, while McHenry County authorities continue investigating the cause of the crash.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • Beyond the Veil: A Contemplative Visual Meditation on Grief, Love, and Continuing Connection —Linda Cordero Read on Patch
  • Advocate Aurora Health posted a job opening for Cold Production/Cook in Libertyville. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Porter in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mundelein

  • Man accused of physically battering woman, fighting with responding police officers at Six Flags in Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • How long can Illinois trains block traffic at a railroad crossing? Here's the law (bnd.com)

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Grayslake

  • WM Plans Large Waste Transfer and Recycling Center in Grayslake (recyclingmonster.com)
  • Sip into Summer: Must-visit beer & wine festivals in northern Illinois (shawlocal.com)

Ok Libertyville! 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: 2:30 (tooth hurty) (Thank you Pat A. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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