Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.
Wednesday: Lots of sun, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman Dies After Trying To Help Son In Des Plaines River (patch.com) — Residents near Libertyville are mourning after a woman died Sunday evening in the Des Plaines River at Independence Grove, where she entered the water to help her son. Libertyville Fire Department crews and Lake County Forest Preserves police responded, and the woman was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead as authorities continue investigating.
• Visitors get taste of Revolutionary War at Grayslake reenactment: 'You can't touch them on a YouTube screen' (chicagotribune.com) — A Revolutionary War reenactment in nearby Grayslake drew crowds with booming cannons, costumed soldiers, and hands-on history lessons, while also highlighting Libertyville's deep Revolutionary-era roots. Organizers noted early Independence Day celebrations in what's now Libertyville, the town's active Daughters of the American Revolution chapter, and local Revolutionary War veterans buried in Lake County. Families said the live experience beat learning from screens.
Prostate Cancer Advocacy Event - Greenbelt Cultural Center GLMV Chamber of Commerce Greenbelt Cultural Center | 1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago, IL 60064 3:30 pm
Wheeling Business Networking: Referrals, Not Business Cards GLMV Chamber of Commerce Devon Bank 561 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 3:30 pm
MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048 7:00 am
Business Builders Network GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville. 7:30 am
Friday August 21
GLMV Conversations 4 Success (C4S) Free Network Group GLMV Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express - Vernon Hills (Meeting Room) 8:00 am
GLMV Conversations 4 Success Network Group - FREE GLMV Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express 975 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills (We will be meeting in the conference room) 8:00 am
P4R (Professionals for Referrals) Network Meeting GLMV Chamber of Commerce Panera Bread 1575 S Lake St Mundelein, IL 60060 7:30 am
Memory Café at Dickinson Hall: Indoor Summer Picnic Lake Forest Library 100 E Old Mill Rd, Lake Forest, IL, 60045, US 10:00 am
Project of the Week Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop 10:00 am
Move in Day @ Viking! Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031 3:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Burt's deli my opinion is the best deli in the county. I recommend this deli to friends and family. The owner does a great job taking care of his customers!! (Nextdoor Woodmere)
This cat family will be ready to get adopted in about two weeks or so. They are staying in a foster home in Lake County Illinois through Animal Education and Rescue in Libertyville. They will be going up on the website… (Nextdoor Rockland)
Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening for Room Attendant - Housekeeper in Vernon Hills. Apply here.
Harvard Maintenance, Inc. posted a job opening for Clinical Janitorial Cleaner - 37250 in Grayslake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mundelein
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Aug. 17, 2026 (va.gov)
Vernon Hills
Hand2Mind Expands Operations with New Distribution Hub (toybook.com)
Tetra Pak US & Canada: FY25 Sustainability Report Supplement (3blmedia.com)
Grayslake
Monarch Defender: Where British Heritage Meets Bespoke Luxury (upscalelivingmag.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!