🌱 Patch AM: How Libertyville crews aided victims in a serious I-94 shoulder crash

Morning Libertyville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Libertyville crews aided victims in a serious I-94 shoulder crash

Also on today's calendar: A.I.,Oh my! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
• Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Zurich man charged after driving onto shoulder, crashing into parked cars, leaving 2 pedestrians seriously injured near Gurnee (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Emergency crews from Libertyville helped respond after a serious three-car crash on I-94 near Gurnee left two pedestrians badly hurt and sent three people to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. State police say a Lake Zurich driver veered onto the shoulder and hit two parked cars that had stopped to deal with a gas issue, closing westbound lanes for several hours while investigators worked the scene.
   

📸 Around Libertyville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• XGolf Fall League. Sign up NOW! →
  Location 1177 S Milwaukee Ave Libertyville IL 60048, 1177 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Kitchen Fundamentals Cooking Series #2: Building Skills →
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Business Planning Clinic with Shawanna Scott - Libertyville →
  350 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
  9:00 am
• Oktoberfest Workshop: Homemade Bratwurst to German Chocolate Cake →
  The Joyful Gourmet, 542 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
  6:00 pm
• Fleet Feet Running Club: Fleet Feet Libertyville →
  406 North Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville
  6:15 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
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• A.I.,Oh my! →
  Libertyville Civic Center Foundation, 135 W Church St, Libertyville
  10:00 am
• Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit →
  Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
  5:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market →
  Libertyville IL
• MainStreet Libertyville Farmer's Market →
  Cook Park, 413 N Milwaukee, Libertyville
  7:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Dracula - a Live Radio Drama →
  130 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
  7:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Libertyville. Apply here.
• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Mundelein

• Essex Realty Group brokers $24 million sale of 155-unit apartment community in Mundelein (rejournals.com)
• Trae Taylor stats: 5-star Nebraska QB commit dominating in 2026 season (usatoday.com)
• Father 'Nate' tries to embody fatherhood as pastor (dailygazette.com)

Vernon Hills

• Southridge Mall targeted in cross-country jewelry heists (jsonline.com)
• Improv Playhouse presents Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' as a staged radio drama (dailyherald.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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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