🌱 Patch AM: How 9/11 still shapes Libertyville’s firefighters 25 years later

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 9/11 still shapes Libertyville's firefighters 25 years later
• Can Libertyville hand Lake Forest a seventh straight soccer loss?
• Libertyville crews rush in after two serious crashes minutes apart

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'A noble profession': How the sacrifices of 9/11 inspired the next generations of firefighters (dailyherald.com) — Libertyville firefighters describe how the heroism of 9/11 shaped their decisions to join the fire service and serve the community today. Local paramedics and the fire chief share how that day still influences training, recruitment, and the sense of duty in Libertyville and neighboring departments, as more young people again pursue firefighting careers.
   

• Soccer Recap: Lake Forest Falls in a Tight One to Cristo Rey St. Martin (maxpreps.com) — Libertyville soccer fans can look ahead to Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., when Lake Forest hosts Libertyville in their first in-conference matchup of the season. Lake Forest enters on a six-game skid after a narrow 2-1 loss to Cristo Rey St. Martin, setting up a chance for Libertyville to test themselves against a hungry opponent.
   

• 1 juvenile, 4 adults injured after separate rollover crash, high-speed crash minutes apart in Gurnee area (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Libertyville firefighters helped respond after a rollover crash on I-94 in Gurnee sent three adults to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with non-life-threatening injuries. Minutes later, another high-speed crash near Rollins Road injured a juvenile and an adult, prompting renewed warnings from area departments about speeding and dangerous driving on local roads.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• High Holidays In-person and on Zoom →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Film: The Breakfast Club →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Lake County RV Outlet Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds Events Center, 1060 East Peterson, Grayslake
• The Art of Fresh Pasta, Fettuccine from Scratch! →
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Improv Comedy Shows →
  130 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
• Mundelein Farmers Market
  GLMV Chamber of Commerce, Park St & Seymour Ave., Mundelein
  8:00 am
• 5th Annual Lakeside Cemetery Tour →
  Lakeside Cemetery, 600 Lake St, Libertyville
  2:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Fish Fry Fundraiser & Sip & See →
  The African American Museum at The England Manor, 503 N Genesee St, Waukegan
  11:00 am
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
• Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience →
  , Antioch
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mundelein. Apply here.
• Bass Pro Shops posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mundelein

• This nosy cat looks permanently offended. Someone loved him for it. (lovemeow.com)
• Steve Reaven's high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for Lake County (chicagotribune.com)
• A day to remember that affected the whole world (dailyherald.com)

Vernon Hills

• Postino Brings its Signature Dining Experience to the Midwest with First Chicagoland Location Opening Fall 2026 (whatnow.com)
• 'Kitchen Nightmares' Season 10 Episode 11 Release Date, Time, Where to Watch and Preview (fictionhorizon.com)

Grayslake

• Local Event: Lake County Fall Boat Show (patch.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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