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🌱 Patch AM: How a Libertyville sophomore nearly quit before becoming a volleyball standout.
And on the Libertyville Patch calendar - Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience

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 a Libertyville sophomore nearly quit before becoming a volleyball standout.
Also on today's calendar: Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 68, low: 59.
- Monday: A couple of showers, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Romy Fleegle finds confidence to star for unbeaten Libertyville alongside sister: 'Romy has come into her own' (chicagotribune.com) — Libertyville volleyball fans have a new star to cheer in sophomore defensive specialist Romy Fleegle, who's helping the Wildcats stay unbeaten while playing alongside her older sister Charlie. After nearly quitting from pressure and self-doubt, she's now leading in aces and receptions, growing into a vocal leader and eyeing the chance to follow her sisters into college volleyball.
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📸 Around Libertyville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Antioch's Fall Wine Walk Returns September 26 with 50+ Wines and a Downtown Experience →
Antioch
12:00 pm - Coffee & Cardmaking →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
10:00 am - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: AI Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:00 pm - Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Music Performance Course →
Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 15
Monday October 19
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Other local events
- ZCenter's Race to Zero →
Libertyville IL - 18th Annual Willow House Walk & 5K Run to Remember →
Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville
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 - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am - Donate to UMCL Fall Rummage Sale in Libertyville →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - UMCL Fall Rummage Sale →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - UMCL Fall Rummage Sale, 9 am - 12 pm →
United Methodist Church of Libertyville, 429 Brainerd Ave, Libertyville
9:00 am - Craft for a Cause - Blind Date with a Card Kit →
Frunchroom Collective, 1193 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville
5:30 pm
Sunday September 20
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
📣 Libertyville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Incredible Bargains Await at UMCL's Fall Rummage Sale October 2 and 3 in Libertyville —Jennifer Johnson Read on Patch
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member in Libertyville. Apply here.
- Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation posted a job opening for CNC Machinist II (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials) in Libertyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mundelein
- Helping parents lead their families in faith (catholicstarherald.org)
Grayslake
- Grayslake, Illinois: CLC Shooting Report Sparks Concern as Authorities Seek to Confirm Incident (theunionstar.com)
- Ainsley Wilson notches 500th kill in Burlington Central's win: Northwest Herald Thursday roundup (shawlocal.com)
Lake Forest
- 24 Lake Forest Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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