🌱 Patch AM: How 9/11 shaped the careers of Libertyville’s newest firefighters

Good morning Libertyville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How 9/11 shaped the careers of Libertyville's newest firefighters
• How Libertyville's kickoff return set the tone in a 40-26 win

Also on today's calendar: Film: The Breakfast Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
• Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9/11 inspired a generation to answer the call to the fire service (firerescue1.com) — Libertyville firefighters share how the events of 9/11 inspired them to pursue the fire service, from early memories in local classrooms to training at College of Lake County. Their stories, alongside colleagues from nearby towns, highlight how interest in firefighting careers is rebounding and how Libertyville's department continues to attract a new generation of first responders.
   

• Football roundup: Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Schaumburg, Vernon Hills collect wins (dailyherald.com) — Libertyville football fans can celebrate a big 40-26 win over Lake Forest, highlighted by a 95-yard opening kickoff return and a late pick-six to seal it. The wider roundup also tracks how nearby rivals like Vernon Hills, Warren, and Grayslake North fared in this week's suburban matchups.
   

📸 Around Libertyville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 13
• Film: The Breakfast Club →
  Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
  4:00 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
• Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience →
  Antioch
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• The Joyful Gourmet Kitchen Fundamentals Series
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:30 pm
• The Joyful Gourmet Kitchen Fundamentals: Foundations →
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• MainStreet Libertyville Farmer's Market →
  Libertyville IL
  7:00 am
Friday September 18
• ESTATE SALE: 3 days →
  , Round Lake
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• ZCenter's Race to Zero →
  Libertyville IL
  8:00 am
• Willow House Run For Hope 5K & 1 Mile Walk to Remember →
  Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville
  8:30 am
Monday September 21
• The Joyful Gourmet Kitchen Fundamentals: Foundations →
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lake County Forest Preserve District posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Clerk in Libertyville. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mundelein

• Thomas A. Demetrio (lawdragon.com)

Vernon Hills

• Wauconda man wearing ski mask accused of possessing loaded ghost gun in public park in Vernon Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Grayslake

• CL Central boys team, Prairie Ridge's Emmie Foster finish first at Peoria: Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup (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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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