🌱 Patch AM: How do Libertyville District 128 administrator salaries compare to the rest of Illinois?

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

In today's newsletter:

• How do Libertyville District 128 administrator salaries compare to the rest of Illinois?
• Why did a judge release a teen after Libertyville 'ghost gun' arrest?
• Can Libertyville cool off Lakes' hot start in Wednesday's home opener?

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 62.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2025: Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators rank 6th highest in state for average salary (lakecountygazette.com) — Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators now earn an average of $187,879, the sixth-highest pay in Illinois and far above the state average. With 3,154 students and a 72-to-1 student-to-administrator ratio, the district remains comparatively well-staffed as statewide educator shortages continue.
   

2. Round Lake Beach teen accused of possessing untraceable short-barrel rifle in Libertyville while on way to movie theater (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Libertyville police say a traffic stop at Route 21 and Rockland led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Round Lake Beach man after a modified, untraceable short-barrel rifle was found in his backpack. Prosecutors sought to detain him, but a judge released him under monitoring and strict conditions while the case proceeds.
   

3. Volleyball Recap: Lakes Takes Care of Marian Central Catholic (maxpreps.com) — Lakes' volleyball team opened its season with a straight-sets win over Marian Central Catholic and now heads to Libertyville for a 6 p.m. road match on Wednesday. Libertyville fans can expect a confident Lakes squad after a dominant first outing.
   

4. Man flown to trauma center after ATV crash in Huntley (shawlocal.com) — A man seriously injured in an ATV crash in Huntley was first taken to Northwestern Huntley Hospital, then airlifted to the Level 1 trauma center at Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Huntley police continue to investigate the Sunday incident as the victim receives advanced care locally.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
  Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall 3v3 Youth Soccer League for Ages 6-9 at KIDSUNITED Mundelein →
  KIDSUNITED Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
  2:45 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday August 26
• Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
• Wheeling Business Networking: Referrals, Not Business Cards
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce Devon Bank 561 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
  3:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• 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
• Perry's National Pork Chop Day Event
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce Perry's Steakhouse & Grille 050 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  4:00 pm
• Lake County Emerging Leaders Summer Power Hour
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce Crossroads 20915 W. Park Ave. Mundelein, IL https://business.glmvchamber.org/list/Member/crossroads-restaurant-bar-mundelein-10291
  5:00 pm
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
• Michael Feinstein: My Celebration: The Magical Music of Johnny Mathis and Henry Mancini
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce Genesee Theatre, Waukegan, IL 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085
  7:30 pm
Friday August 28
• Clean Energy Panel
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce 7735 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Scribble Studio
  Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - Meeting Room A
  10:00 am
• Project of the Week
  Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
  10:00 am
• Cross Country Practice
  Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
  2:30 pm
• Boys Soccer Tryouts
  Gurnee SD 56 Gurnee, IL 60031
  2:30 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Nannette Porter Group Joins BHHS Chicago's Libertyville Office
  Jill Egan, Managing Broker of the North Region offices of Chicago, Illinois real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, is... (More info)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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