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🌱 Patch AM: Libertyville District 70 Says No Cellphone Policy Changes Are Needed
And check out Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) on the Libertyville Patch calendar
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:
- Libertyville schools keep strict cellphone rules despite new state law
- How did Libertyville High stack up in new state rankings?
- Mother's sacrifice near Libertyville prompts urgent river safety warnings.
Also on today's calendar: Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 62.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Libertyville District 70 Says No Cellphone Policy Changes Are Needed (patch.com) — Families in Libertyville's District 70 can expect no changes to student cellphone rules this school year, as officials say their long-standing policy already meets new Illinois requirements. Students must keep phones and smart devices off and in lockers, with only limited exceptions for emergencies, special education plans or supervised educational use, and no new storage systems like Yondr pouches are being considered. 
• Both District 128 High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com) — Libertyville High School has been ranked the 20th-best public high school in Illinois and 462nd nationally, while sister school Vernon Hills High placed even higher. The new U.S. News & World Report rankings highlight strong academics, graduation rates, and college readiness across District 128 and nearby schools, underscoring the quality of options available to Libertyville families.
• Hero mom of three died saving her 7 year old son on a family fishing trip (pulptastic.com) — A Hinsdale mother drowned at Independence Grove near Libertyville after jumping into the swollen Des Plaines River to save her seven-year-old son, who survived. Lake County officials confirmed she died from drowning and stressed how recent heavy rains made the river unusually hazardous, offering practical safety tips for anyone swept into fast-moving local waters.
📸 Around Libertyville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Libertyville
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★ Featured events ★
- Parents Night Out at KidsUnited Mundelein (Ages 4-12) →
KidsUnited Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
5:00 pm - The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
- GLMV Conversations 4 Success (C4S) Free Network Group
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express - Vernon Hills (Meeting Room)
8:00 am - GLMV Conversations 4 Success Network Group - FREE
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Holiday Inn Express 975 Lakeview Parkway Vernon Hills (We will be meeting in the conference room)
8:00 am - Mundelein Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Park St & Seymour Ave. Mundelein, IL 60060
8:00 am - GLMV MCC BINGO & TRIVIA NITE @ Tighthead →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Tighthead Brewery - Mundelein
5:00 pm - Join Us for Breakfast-Libertyville Sunrise Rotary →
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Wheeling Business Networking: Referrals, Not Business Cards
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Devon Bank 561 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090
3:30 pm - MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
7:00 am - Business Builders Network
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville.
7:30 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Libertyville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MainStreet Libertyville Farmers Market
GLMV Chamber of Commerce 1123 S. Milwaukee Avenue, 2nd Floor BankFinancial, Libertyville, IL 60048
7:00 am - Business Builders Network
GLMV Chamber of Commerce Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N. Milwaukee Ave in Libertyville.
7:30 am - Mundelein Community Days Commission →
Mundelein, IL Calendar
8:00 am - Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library District Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can anyone recommend someone for cleaning my gutters?
I'm looking for a recommendation from someone who was happy with the service. Thank you. (Nextdoor North Libertyville Estates)
- Canlan Sports posted a job opening for Janitor in Libertyville. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Libertyville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Libertyville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mundelein
- Free Lake Fest To Bring Music, Food And Family Fun To Mundelein (patch.com)
- Indiana State Police K9 Rich to get donation of body armor (huntingtoncountytab.com)
- Mundelein's Kolton Sydanmaa, who has 'vivid memories' of a leg injury, makes quite an impression on the field (dailyherald.com)
Vernon Hills
- Hand2mind becomes first tenant at new distribution center in Vernon Hills Industrial Park (therealdeal.com)
- 1156 Windward Ln Unit 1156, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (redfin.com)
Grayslake
- Grayslake Sets Final Extended Comment Session On Data Center (patch.com)
- Grayslake H.S. Students Face Cell Phone Restrictions Under School Policy (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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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