🌱 What Maria Peterson’s win means for Mundelein voters in the 52nd District.
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In today's newsletter:
- What Maria Peterson’s win means for Mundelein voters in the 52nd District.
Also on today's calendar: Operation Veterans' Honor Service & Quilts of Valor and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 56, low: 46.
- Friday: Rather cloudy with a shower, with a high of 50 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AP: Democrat Maria Peterson defeats incumbent state Rep. Martin McLaughlin in Barrington-area state House race (chicagotribune.com) — Residents of Mundelein who live in Illinois’ 52nd House District will now be represented by Democrat Maria Peterson, after the Associated Press projected her victory over incumbent Republican Martin McLaughlin. The closely watched rematch flipped the seat, with Peterson emphasizing consumer advocacy and community service, while McLaughlin highlighted his financial and business background. 
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Operation Veterans' Honor Service & Quilts of Valor →
St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
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Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey →
Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest
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FORK N FRY →
Tighthead Brewing, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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FORK N FRY at Tighthead Brewing →
Tighthead Brewing, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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COUNTRY SWING DANCING! THURSDAYS →
Sundance Saloon, 2061 W Maple Ave, Mundelein
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Happy Lobster →
Tighthead Brewing, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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Happy Lobster at Tighthead Brewing →
Tighthead Brewing, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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COUNTRY FRIDAYS LINE & COUPLES DANCING →
Sundance Saloon, 2061 W Maple Ave, Mundelein
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Coffee with Mayor Meier and Trustee Lambert →
Mundelein, IL Calendar, Mundelein Fire Station # 1 1000 North Midlothian Road, Mundelein
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Midwest Smoke BBQ →
Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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Midwest Smoke BBQ at Tighthead Brewing →
Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 North Archer Avenue, Mundelein
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Munson Ski Black Saturday Boat Party Noon till 6pm →
Munson Ski & Marine, 31695 US-12, Round Lake
12:00 pm
Thursday November 5
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Saturday November 21
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- My cat Gato is missing
He was last seen around highland road and been missing since October 31st around 9pm He is friendly but may hide in your bushes and under cars!… (Nextdoor Loch Lomond)
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🗞 Nearby News
Libertyville
- Fire and football: Libertyville's Weaver, Yarc have long-standing firehouse connection (dailyherald.com)
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- Libertyville Police Pension Fund paid $3.9 million to 46 retirees and survivors; taxpayers put in $2.2 million (lakecountygazette.com)
Vernon Hills
- Dining out: Postino opens in Vernon Hills and Winter Wonderland returns to JoJo's in Naperville (dailyherald.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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