🌱 What the Value City Furniture closure means for Gurnee shoppers

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In today's newsletter:

• What the Value City Furniture closure means for Gurnee shoppers
• Which Gurnee-area arrests made this week’s Lake County blotter?
• Could these holiday burglary arrests be linked to homes near Gurnee?

Also on today's calendar: Timeless Treasures — Holiday Concert with Jim Stephenson & Guest Vocalist Sara Sheffield and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 22 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with flurries, temps: high: 26, low: -2.
• Saturday: Frigid with a little snow, with a high of 4 and low of -6 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Value City to close, auction stores. Are any in Ohio? See the full list (times-gazette.com) — A Value City Furniture store at 6116 Grand Ave. in Gurnee is among 23 locations nationwide closing this month as parent company American Signature goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The Gurnee store is expected to be auctioned in January, while other locations hold going-out-of-business sales, signaling a major shake-up for the chain’s regional footprint.
   

2. Woman Batters Cop While Resisting Arrest: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter (patch.com) — Lake County deputies recently arrested two people connected to Gurnee, including one resident and another in unincorporated Gurnee, in separate meth-related cases on Grand Oaks Court. The broader sheriff’s blotter details additional arrests for DUI, battery, and other offenses across nearby communities. Gurnee readers can see how county-level enforcement is playing out close to home.
   

3. Highland Park warns of holiday burglaries following arrest of two men (therecordnorthshore.org) — Recent arrests in Highland Park are tied to a series of home burglaries that also targeted properties in unincorporated areas near Gurnee, Libertyville and Lincolnshire. As days get shorter, officials urge residents to report suspicious activity, lock vehicles by 9 p.m., improve outdoor lighting, and trim shrubs to reduce hiding spots around homes during the holiday season.
   

4. Vernon Hills police hope to add next-gen drone to arsenal (dailyherald.com) — Gurnee police are highlighted as early adopters of advanced drone technology, and Vernon Hills officers now hope to follow with a next-generation, remotely launched system. Village leaders there say drones can reach scenes faster than officers and help determine if a police response is even needed. The discussion reflects a broader regional shift in how suburban departments, including Gurnee’s, may handle calls in coming years.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gurnee

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Timeless Treasures — Holiday Concert with Jim Stephenson & Guest Vocalist Sara Sheffield
  James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W Washington St, Grayslake
  7:30 pm

Saturday December 13

• A Festival of Lessons and Carols
  Grace Anglican Fellowship, Lake Forest, Illinois, 991 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• A Festival of Lessons and Carols
  Grace Anglican Fellowship, Lake Forest, Illinois, 991 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Sip ‘n Stitch Saturday in Gurnee
  McAlister's Deli , 6557 Grand Ave , Gurnee
  10:30 am
• Parents Night Out
  Gurnee Park District , 920 Hunt Club Rd , Gurnee
  5:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Spanish Club Sept 29/ Oct 6,20,27/ Nov 3,10,17/ Dec 1,8,15/ Jan 5,12,26/ Feb 2,9,23/ March 3,9,16,30 / April 6,13,20,27
  River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
  2:30 pm
• Actor's Guild 3-4 GR Dec 1,8,15
  River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
  2:30 pm
• Yearbook Club 6-8 GR Sept 29/ Oct 6,20,27/ Nov 3,10,17,24/ Dec 1,8,15/ Jan 5,12,19,26/ Feb 2,9,23/ March 2,9,16,30
  River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
  2:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Adult Craft
  Warren-Newport Public Library - The Flex
  2:00 pm
• G/C Club 4-8 GR Sept 9,16,30/Oct 14,21,28/Nov 11,18/Dec 9,16/Jan 13,20,27/Feb 3/March 10,17,31/April 14,21,28/May 12,19
  River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
  2:30 pm
• Teen Studio
  Warren-Newport Public Library - The Vault
  3:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Winter Dance Party
  Warren-Newport Public Library , Meeting Room A , Gages Lake
  10:00 am
• Christmas Classics Lunch Show by LUDY and his LADY at the Warren Township Senior Center in Illinois — Ludytunes
  Warren Township Center , 17801 W Washington St , Gurnee
  10:30 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 Dec 4,11,18
  River Trail School , 333 O'Plaine Rd , Gurnee
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Congratulations to Dawn Patch, who was recognized for 35 years of service to Lake County at today’s board meeting.
  Dawn has worked within every division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, supporting victims and witnesses as their liaison within the… (Nextdoor )
• Saw my two new friends again early this morning.
  I’m thinking of naming them. Also, I’d have better pictures if I didn’t have two dogs yanking on the leash while I’m trying to take these. (Nextdoor Greater Southridge)

• Guess?, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal - Stock Associate in Gurnee. Apply here.
• Jabil Inc. posted a job opening for Injection Molding Setup Technician - Day Shift in Gurnee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gurnee here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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