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🌱 How a Mundelein teacher just became Lake County’s top high school educator

Mundelein, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Mundelein! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Mundelein teacher just became Lake County’s top high school educator
  • How Mundelein School of Dance capped off a busy competition season
  • See which local teams dominated in Tuesday’s regional high school action

Also on today's calendar: Art Impact Project hosts first PRISM event: ART-BRAIN Connection and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and cooler, with a high of 60 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
  • Friday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kristen Behrens named top high school educator in Lake County by regional foundation (lakecountygazette.com) — Mundelein residents can celebrate that Mundelein High School English teacher Kristen Behrens has been named Lake County’s Best High School Educator for 2026. Chosen from hundreds of nominees, she’s praised for championing first-generation college-bound students, leading instructional innovation like the Earned Honors model, and helping a diverse District 120 community maintain strong outcomes and lower-than-average truancy.
   

• Mundelein School of Dance concludes competition season after performances in Waukegan and Schaumburg (lakecountygazette.com) — Mundelein families can celebrate the Mundelein School of Dance team wrapping up its 2026 competition season after strong showings at Talent on Parade in Waukegan and Hall of Fame in Schaumburg. School representatives praised dancers’ dedication and thanked local families and supporters, as students now reflect on their achievements and look ahead to future opportunities.
   

• Harvard's Leona Eichholz, Woodstock's Megan Kuiper shine in KRC wins: Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — High school athletes from around McHenry County and nearby towns turned in big performances Tuesday, including a girls lacrosse matchup played in Mundelein where Crystal Lake Central co-op beat Carmel 9–1. The roundup highlights standout pitching, hitting, and scoring across multiple softball, soccer, and tennis contests, giving local fans a quick look at how area teams are shaping up late in the season.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday May 13
  • Book Babies Storytime for Ages 0–2
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    10:00 am
  • Monthly Senior Gathering →
    Hawthorn Woods, IL Calendar, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods
    12:00 pm
  • Increase Your iPhone & iPad Expertise
    Lake Forest Library, 360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest
    2:00 pm
  • Board of Police Commissioners Meeting →
    Hawthorn Woods, IL Calendar, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CAT brown Tabby with folded ears, short hair, medium size
    My cat Nala is missing in Mundelein since Saturday 5/9 If you see her or have any information please message me or call 872-803-23-89 I just want… (Nextdoor Cambridge West)
  • Great Wolf Lodge posted a job opening for Room Attendant (Housekeeping) in Mundelein. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1912) in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mundelein here.

🗞 Nearby News

Libertyville

  • 6 transported to hospital after crash involving Lake Villa Fire Protection District ambulance, 2 SUVs in Libertyville (dailydispatch.com)

Vernon Hills

  • Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Elevates the Friday Lunch Experience Available 10:30 AM (chicagofoodmagazine.com)
  • Ask the Trainers: Which Nutrition Habit Has Made the Biggest Difference for You? (lifetime.life)
  • More Raising Cane's locations opening this month: Here's where (wric.com)

Grayslake

  • Volo Museum Gets $50 Ticket for Car That Hasn’t Moved in Years: Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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