🌱 Patch AM: How did Lake Zurich’s boys battle Jacobs in a tight finish?

Hi Lake Zurich! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Lake Zurich’s boys battle Jacobs in a tight finish?
• How Lake Zurich firefighters helped contain a dangerous senior apartment fire

Also on today's calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with rain, then colder, temps: high: 44, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Luke Robinson leads Richmond-Burton past Antioch: Monday's Northwest Herald sports roundup (shawlocal.com) — Lake Zurich boys basketball fell 53-48 at home to Jacobs, despite a strong effort in a tight nonconference matchup. The roundup also highlights several other boys and girls basketball and bowling results from around McHenry and nearby counties, giving local fans a snapshot of how area teams are performing this week.
   

• Occupant transported to hospital after fire fills senior living building with heavy smoke in Vernon Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Lake Zurich firefighters helped Vernon Hills crews after a fourth-floor apartment fire filled a senior living building with heavy smoke and left one unit uninhabitable. One resident was taken to the hospital for observation, while quick action by staff and firefighters limited damage and kept other apartments safe, prompting reminders about knowing and using fire extinguishers.
   

📸 Around Lake Zurich

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lake Zurich

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 3

• Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
  Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 17

• Community & Police Advisory Committee
  Lake Zurich Calendar , Police Department 200 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
  6:30 pm
• Planning & Zoning Commission
  Lake Zurich Calendar , Village Hall 70 East Main Street , Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
  Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce , 444 S Rand Rd Ste 308 , Lake Zurich

Friday December 19

• This week, holiday food events delivered to you from Bittersweet, Manny's Deli, Urbanbelly, & more!
  3:00 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Winterhaus: Cellar Eve (both locations)
  Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich , 932 Donata Ct , Lake Zurich
  11:00 am

Wednesday December 24

• Ela Township Offices Closed in Observance of the Christmas Holiday: December 24 & 25, 2025
  Ela Township , 1155 E Route 22 , Lake Zurich

Tuesday December 30

• Inside Flow
  Mindful Movement Yoga , 48 S Old Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• A Very Floral Holiday at Broken Earth Winery: Holiday Floral Workshop
  Broken Earth Winery Long Grove , 219 Robert Parker Coffin Rd , Long Grove
  6:30 pm
• Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
  Woodfire Tavern , Corner of Gilmer and Rt 83 , Long Grove
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
  Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce , 444 S Rand Rd Ste 308 , Lake Zurich
• GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING
  Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce , 444 S Rand Rd Ste 308 , Lake Zurich
  11:30 am
• Board of Trustees Meeting
  Vehe Barn , 23680 W Cuba Rd , Deer Park
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I potentially have a hairline crack in my shower pan causing a water spot on the ceiling below.
  Looking for a bathroom professional to confirm and give a quote. Also considering shower door replacement and a powder room floor replacement as… (Nextdoor Lake Zurich)

• Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Store Associate (Spanish) in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
• Cooper's Hawk posted a job opening for Porter in Barrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

🗞 Nearby News

Long Grove

• Why not cut back? (dailyherald.com)

Palatine

• House Blaze Fought By 28 Firefighters: Palatine FD (patch.com)

Wauconda

Ok Lake Zurich! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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