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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Grayslake’s girls teams dominate in this week’s conference games?
  • Could massive data centers be headed for Grayslake’s backyard?

Also on today's calendar: Lake County Technology Enthusiasts and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Friday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 43, low: 34.
  • Saturday: Snow and rain, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball roundup: Hersey girls take sole possession of MSL West lead; Libertyville boys drop first NSC game (dailyherald.com) — Grayslake hoops fans have plenty to cheer about as both Grayslake Central and Grayslake North girls teams stayed hot, with Central remaining unbeaten in conference behind a 25-point night from Peyton Hoffmann. North also cruised past North Chicago, while other suburban teams from Libertyville to Wauconda and Hersey battled in key midseason conference matchups.
   

• Data centers manifest their destiny in middle America (fierce-network.com) — Grayslake is singled out as one of several small Midwestern towns being eyed for large data center projects as tech companies seek cheaper land and power outside big cities. The story explains why firms like Meta are advertising these facilities, how many permanent jobs they really create, and why some communities are starting to push back over energy and water concerns.
   

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    Thursday January 8
  • Terrific 2s
    Warren-Newport Public Library - Storytime Room
    9:30 am
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    Warren-Newport Public Library - The Workshop
    10:00 am
  • Makerspace Club K-5GR Sept 18,25/Oct 9,16,23,30/Nov 6,13,20/Dec 4,11,18/Jan 8,15,22,29/Feb 5,19,26/March 5,12,19/April 2,9
    River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
    2:30 pm
  • Henna Club 5-8 GR THURSDAYS Jan 8
    River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
    2:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Round Lake

  • La Grange Suspect Broke Into Building, Stole Packages: Cops (patch.com)
  • Plainfield reviewing ADA accessibility for pedestrians throughout village (shawlocal.com)
  • Round Lake Townhomes For $59.5M Bulk Sale (hoodline.com)

Libertyville

  • Man found dead near Metra tracks in Libertyville exited moving train, coroner says (cbsnews.com)
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