Libertyville Flood Reduction Plans Take Shape: Daily Digest

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — Another work week is underway and it's a good time to get caught up on what happened over the weekend and what you need to know for the week ahead. First off, let's get caught up on news.

Below we've included the top news stories from the past weekend happening in and around town.

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Here are the top stories in Libertyville from the past four days:

1. Flood reduction projects mesh with big plans for Libertyville's Nicholas-Dowden Park plans (Daily Herald)
2. Lake County still at high risk for coronavirus spread, but 'the situation is starting to stabilize' (Chicago Tribune)
3. Lake County continuing discussions of new clean air regulations (Chicago Daily Herald)
4. Grayslake man charged with stabbing girlfriend, escaping police custody at hospital in Libertyville (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
5. Michael Winslow, 'Man of 10000 Voices,' brings his cast of characters to Genesee stage (Chicago Tribune)
6. 3 people rescued from the water after boat capsizes on Bangs Lake in Wauconda (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
7. Offenders with Stolen Ford Escape Wanted for Retail Theft at Macy's at Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills (arlingtoncardinal.com)
8. Flexing muscle: Grayslake Central rolls over Chicago Hubbard 66-38 (Bloomington Pantagraph)
9. D70 school board vacancy (Chicago Daily Herald)
10. College of Lake County plans to borrow $50 million for tech center, athletic complex (Daily Herald)

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Events Happening Tuesday In Libertyville

• 6-8th XCountry Meeting - Highland Middle School (3:45 PM)
• HI 6-8th XCountry Meeting - Libertyville School District 70 (3:45 PM)
• RO Curriculum Night - Libertyville School District 70 (6:30 PM)

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Libertyville Patch Notebook

• Lake County, IL Government: "Today is International Dog Day and we want to celebrate all our four-legged Lake County employees! We have nine fabulous canines working in the Lake County IL Sheriff's Office, Lake County Public Defender's Office and Office of Lake Coun..." (Facebook)
• Libertyville D70: "Please give a warm welcome to the new Highland Middle School Dean of Students, Kristi Martin. Ms. Martin spent four years at a high school in Richmond, Il., as the athletic activities director and as the dean of students before coming to..." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Thanks to all who donated to the Food Pantry this morning! Your generosity is overwhelming! The Food Pantry shelves are stocked full of boxed juices, fruit cups, apple sauce, fruit snacks, crackers and cookies!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Sir Joseph made a guest appearance during morning drop-off! Go Knights!" (Facebook)
• Cook Memorial Public Library District: "Following the governor's statewide mandate effective today, all visitors ages 2+ are required to wear a mask while inside the library regardless of vaccination status. Thank you for doing your part to help keep our communities safe! #..." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Cross Country enjoyed a popsicle party after practice yesterday. Go Knights!" (Facebook)
• Libertyville D70: "Please give a warm welcome to new bilingual psychologist Dr. Abby Kopelman and her facility dog, Nifty. They will work with students in the Highland Instructional Program at HMS and with students in the Elementary Instructional Program a..." (Facebook)
• Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society: "It's a wrap! Thanks to all our visitors and docents for a great 2021 open house season. If you didn't make it this summer, the Cook Home will be open again during the holiday season. We also do group tours by apointment. Send us an email..." (Facebook)
• Libertyville D70: "Today was training for our wonderful Special Education team, including nine teachers who are either new or moved over from other teaching positions in District 70. These are amazing, dedicated educators! Some of the training included non..." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "8th Grade Morning Prayer: God, the Father, We honor You as the Father of us all and thank you for Your great love for us. May we remember that each of us is created in Your image and likeness. Pleased continue to watch over us this schoo..." (Facebook)
• Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society: "It's raining but we're here! Stop by anytime before 4pm to tour the Cook Home." (Facebook)
• Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club: "We're continuing to celebrate the charitable organizations who received grants from the club totaling $68,000! Today we heard from the following organizations: Adler Arts Center - Amy Williams Art Impact Project - Vickie Marasco and Beth..." (Facebook)
• Lake County, IL Government: "The first human case of West Nile Virus has been reported in Lake County. Remember to follow the "4 Ds of Defense" to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes." (Facebook)
• MainStreet Libertyville: "Don't forget that tickets go on sale TUESDAY! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l... In the best interest of our attendees, volunteers and business owners, we are issuing an indoor mask manda..." (Facebook)

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— Amie Schaenzer

About me: Amie has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch. Before that, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government. You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.

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