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🌱 Patch AM: How did Grayslake North fare against undefeated Johnsburg on Monday?
Spotted on the Grayslake calendar: BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center — Grayslake Village Center

Hello Grayslake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Grayslake North fare against undefeated Johnsburg on Monday?
Also on today's calendar: Taproom Trivia Wednesdays — Grayslake Village Center and 5 more events.
Find out what's happening in Grayslakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Grayslakefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Breezy with a shower in spots, with a high of 49 and low of 24 degrees.
- Wednesday: Much colder with some snow, temps: high: 27, low: 15. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Johnsburg girls basketball tops Grayslake North to stay undefeated: Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Grayslake North’s girls basketball team fell 69–48 at Johnsburg on Monday, with the Knights unable to slow an undefeated Skyhawks squad now 17–0. The roundup also highlights several other high school bowling matchups across the region, offering a quick look at how nearby teams are performing this winter.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grayslake
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★ Featured events ★
- BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center — Grayslake Village Center
Emil's Tavern on Center, 161 Center St, Grayslake
8:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
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Other local events
- Taproom Trivia Wednesdays — Grayslake Village Center
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake , 2 S Lake St , Grayslake
7:00 pm - Joe Filisko & Eric Noden Concert
Grayslake Heritage Center , 10 Seymour Ave , Grayslake
7:00 pm - BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center — Grayslake Village Center
Emil's Tavern on Center , 161 Center St , Grayslake
8:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - After Hours
Grayslake Chamber of Commerce , 405 S Route 83 , Grayslake
4:30 am - "1619: The Journey of a People" A Musical
Village of Grayslake Calendar , 19351 W Washington St , Grayslake
7:30 pm - Brewaoke — Grayslake Village Center
Black Lung Brewing Grayslake , 2 S Lake St , Grayslake
8:30 pm - BINGO @ Emil's Tavern on Center — Grayslake Village Center
Emil's Tavern on Center , 161 Center St , Grayslake
8:00 pm
Wednesday January 14
Sunday January 18
Tuesday January 20
Thursday January 22
Friday January 23
Tuesday February 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Be My Neighbor: A Community Portrait Exhibit
Warren-Newport Public Library -
9:00 am - Beginner Crochet
Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex
10:00 am - Community Project of the Week
Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
10:00 am - Dual Language: English & Spanish
Warren-Newport Public Library - Storytime Room
10:30 am
Tuesday January 13
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Round Lake
- Round Lake, IL – One Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on IL-120 (localaccidentreports.com)
- Richmond-Burton's Breckin Campbell wins heavyweight title at PIT Invite: Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com)
- Woerner's bill protecting Bell Jar games signed into law (tapinto.net)
Libertyville
- Sheriff's deputy hospitalized, 6 other deputies treated after man armed with hatchet sprays bear spray in Libertyville (lakemchenryscanner.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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