🌱 Patch AM: Softball Coach Wanted On Sex Abuse Charges Involving Juvenile Athlete

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• Vernon Hills police seek tips on missing softball coach facing charges

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 86, low: 72. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Decreasing clouds; very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Softball Coach Wanted On Sex Abuse Charges Involving Juvenile Athlete (patch.com) — Vernon Hills police are searching for a softball hitting coach accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl during training sessions at a local sports performance center. Authorities say the coach, who also worked with athletes in Wauconda and across the Chicago area, may have left Illinois and could have had contact with other underage athletes. Parents of anyone trained by him are urged to talk with their children and contact Vernon Hills police with any concerns or tips.
   

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Saturday August 29
• Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich →
  Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Fall 3v3 Youth Soccer League for Ages 6-9 at KIDSUNITED Mundelein →
  KIDSUNITED Mundelein, 424 E Hawley St, Mundelein, IL 60060,
  2:45 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 1
• Village Board Meeting →
  Vernon Hills, IL Calendar, 290 Evergreen Dr, Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• MN - Back to School Curriculum Night
  Middle School North 201 Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  6:00 pm
• MS - Curriculum Night
  Middle School South MSS
  6:00 pm
• Senior College App Info Night
  Vernon Hills High School Studio Theatre
  6:30 pm
Tuesday September 8
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Politics Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
  ONLINE Auction
  10:00 am
• Lake Forest College Community Engagement Lifelong Learning Series: Art and Architecture Course →
  Lake Forest College, 555 N Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm
• Niles North Varsity Football @ Vernon Hills →
  Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills
  7:00 pm

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