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LIBERTYVILLE, IL — We are inching closer to the weekend, and it's time to look back on the top news stories from the past week that have happened in and around Libertyville.

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Here are the top stories in Libertyville from the past week:

1. 'It's about time': Mundelein's Smokin' BBQ on 45 to expand (Daily Herald)
2. 9 Libertyville High Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists (Libertyville Patch)
3. Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Round Lake Beach crash (Daily Herald)
4. CLC's 'Story Club' brings inclusive themes to fairy land tale (Chicago Tribune)
5. Former Grayslake SEDOL teacher aide gets 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting special needs student (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
6. Police: Missing Wauconda man located (Chicago Daily Herald)
7. 5 Bedroom Home in Lake Villa - $429,000 (Kenosha News)
8. Libertyville, Vernon Hills Libraries Awarded $89K State Grant (Libertyville Patch)
9. Family's dog dies in Wauconda house fire (Chicago Daily Herald)
10. 2 students arrested following fireworks prank that sparked shooting scare at Zion-Benton Township High School (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
11. 3 charged in Libertyville with leaving scene of accident, in separate incidents: Police (Chicago Tribune)
12. Libertyville, Mundelein mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonies; 'Many of us will never forget that 102 minutes in our history' (Chicago Tribune)
13. Dr. Jeffrey Kopin responds to Nicki Minaj's tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine: 'This is pure disinformation. This just does damage and I hope she retracts it' (WGN Radio - Chicago)
14. Three Brothers Theatres takes audience on 'roller-coaster ride' with 'Shakespeare Abridged' (Chicago Tribune)
15. Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep wins award for adaptive reuse after Kmart transformation (FOX 32 Chicago)
16. Woman loses consciousness in apparent random attack in forest preserve near Grayslake (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
17. Highland Park's arthouse Renaissance Place Cinema reopens after pandemic closure (Chicago Tribune)
18. Dispute over outdoor concerts at Mundelein's Original Sundance Saloon settled, with rules (Chicago Daily Herald)
19. With only 66% of police force vaccinated, Deerfield holds off on mandates (Chicago Tribune)
20. Gurnee weighing options how best to provide financial assistance to local businesses hurt by pandemic (Chicago Tribune)
21. Lake Forest College announces historic fall enrollment: Officials (Chicago Tribune)
22. Lake County hopes to start new paratransit system by spring; 'A great example of how government can ... provide a very genuinely needed human service' (Chicago Tribune)

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Coming up in Libertyville:

Thursday, September 16

• No School 21-22 - Adler Park School (12:00 AM)
• GLMV Golf Networking League - GLMV Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)
• Starting Your Business in Illinois - GLMV Chamber of Commerce (5:00 PM)

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Libertyville Patch Notebook

• Lake County, IL Government: "We were so sorry to hear of K9 Diesel's passing this weekend. RIP Diesel! " (Facebook)
• Libertyville Boys Club: "LBC would like to thank everyone that came out today to honor Patriot Day at Butler Lake Park this morning. It was an incredible community event. #neverforget #MoreThanJustAGame #lbcfootball" (Facebook)
• Community High School District 128: "As part of tonight's Facilities and Finance Committee meeting, D128 Board of Education members toured progress on the construction work taking place in the LHS Fieldhouse." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Fifth grade religion class under the tents on a beautiful day! God is great!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Red, White and Blue $1 Dress Down Day in honor of September 11th. All proceeds will benefit the Steven Stiller Tunnels to Tower Foundation. Go Knights!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "All School Mass with Father Emanuel. Kaitlyn and Colleen did a great job proclaiming, and MJ answered Father's question perfectly- bless my mind, bless my words and bless my soul. Have a blessed week, St. Joe's!" (Facebook)
• Libertyville Boys Club: "Our flag and tackle players in Jr High at Oak Grove School represented today in their LBC Patriot Day shirts! The 8th grade class also had a day of service at Lambs Farm to commemorate the day. Look forward to seeing all our players tomo..." (Facebook)
• Libertyville Boys Club: "Thank you for taking such great pictures of the 9/11 tribute. We truly appreciate it." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "SJCS paused for prayer and a moment of silence at 7:46am in remembrance of September 11, 2001. Colleen, Holden, Kaitlyn and Rocky shared a beautiful prayer: O God, our hope and refuge, In our distress we come quickly to You. Shock and ho..." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "The first Student Council Dress Down Day was a HUGE success! Rocky and Zoe counted the money, and we raised $558 for the Steven Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!" (Facebook)
• MainStreet Libertyville: "OPENING FRIDAY! Come out and have some fun axe throwing at Lumberjaxe Axe Lounge. Doors open at 3. 216 Peterson Rd." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "7th Grade Morning by John: O God, Most Gracious God, We thank you for our families, friends and our great school. Please help us to be nice and respectful to our family and friends. Let us pray daily for the homeless who use our PADS she..." (Facebook)
• Village of Libertyville: "Please join us at 10:00 a.m. today in Cook Park for a memorial ceremony remembering the victims and heroes on this 20th anniversary." (Instagram)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Cross Country Meet at Westlake Academy- Great job, Knights!" (Facebook)
• Libertyville D70: "This kindergartner helped Mrs. Alvarez and her classmates practice counting forward and backward on the number line this week. They had fun guessing the numbers "hiding" behind the blue doors. #D70ShinyApple" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "JV and Varsity Cross Country Meet at Westlake Academy yesterday. Our runners had an excellent meet! Go Knights!" (Facebook)
• Libertyville Boys Club: "Join LBC on Saturday at 10:00 for a Patriot Day Ceremony to honor our Alumni Veterans on this 20th Anniversary of 9/11. Special uniforms will be worn by the players to honor and remember as well as Military Color Guard in attendance. We ..." (Facebook)
• Lake County, IL Government: "The student-run fresh fruit and vegetable farm stand at Greenbelt Forest Preserve is still open on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. until Oct. 14. Don't miss your chance to enjoy these sustainable, tasty treats!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Preschool Religion Lesson- God Made Me; I Can See!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "New Student Luncheon for students in grades 1-4. Father Trout, Mrs. Hein and Mrs. Phoenix stopped in to say "hi," too! Go Knights!" (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Preschool visited the Middle School Science Lab with 8th Grade. They saw the microscopes, scales, magnifying glasses, and more! We thank Mr. Scott for opening up the lab. Super cool!" (Facebook)
• Libertyville Sunrise Rotary Club: "The wine experts at Main Street Social have something really special planned for us! You won't want to miss out! Tickets: https://one.bidpal.net/Northsh... #northshorewinetasting" (Facebook)
• GLMV Chamber of Commerce Network: "Mobile Therapy Centers of America, LLC (MTC) is a Multidisciplinary Clinic offering ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy for Autism, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy..." (Facebook)
• St. Joseph School :: Libertyville, IL: "Preschool visited the office staff to learn about our different jobs. So fun!" (Facebook)
• GLMV Chamber of Commerce Network: "Kickstart Your Biz With GLMV Looking to boost business? Join the GLMV Chamber of Commerce member, connect, learn, grow, and engage with our dynamic Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills community. GLMV, the largest local busi..." (Facebook)
• GLMV Chamber of Commerce Network: "Mobile Therapy Centers of America, LLC (MTC) is a private provider of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Counseling for children, adults and families. Learn more about MT..." (Facebook)
• Cook Memorial Public Library District: "Missed #BookiesLive yesterday? View it at the link below and fall in love with #nonfiction! #readingrecommendations https://fb.watch/81R8zLAzLL/" (Facebook)
• Libertyville Police Department: "#BeThe1To If you or someone you know is in crisis and in need of help, here are some resources: • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Nicasa Behavioral Health Services: 847-546-6450 • NAMI Lake County: 847-249-1..." (Facebook)

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