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🌱 Patch AM: Why a loaded ghost gun was found in a Vernon Hills park

Also, don't miss Film: The Breakfast Club on the Vernon Hills Patch calendar

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Good day Vernon Hills! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a loaded ghost gun was found in a Vernon Hills park

Also on today's calendar: Film: The Breakfast Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 71 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 71, low: 64.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wauconda man wearing ski mask accused of possessing loaded ghost gun in public park in Vernon Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Police say a man from Wauconda was arrested in a Vernon Hills public park after hours, where officers allegedly found him wearing a ski mask and sitting near a loaded ghost gun in a vehicle. Prosecutors report he lacked required firearm licenses, faces a felony weapons charge, remains jailed in Lake County, and is due back in court September 30.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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