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Good morning Lake Zurich! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a late-night store burglary led to a Lake Zurich standoff

Also on today's calendar: Toilet Paper Drive and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
  • Wednesday: Some snow; breezy, colder, with a high of 34 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Burglary suspect arrested after standoff in Lake Zurich, Illinois (cbsnews.com) — Lake Zurich police arrested a man Saturday after a multi-hour standoff at a home on Whitney Road, following an overnight burglary at Casey’s Convenience Store on Rand Road. No injuries were reported as regional tactical officers assisted, and the 47-year-old suspect now faces multiple felony charges related to weapons and burglary.
   

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    Monday January 12
  • Toilet Paper Drive
    Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts , 215 S Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday January 13
  • Police Pension Board
    Lake Zurich Calendar , Police Department 200 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
    8:00 am
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Fire Pension Board
    Lake Zurich Calendar , Village Hall 70 East Main Street , Lake Zurich
    8:00 am
    • Thursday January 15
  • Dewey Dining
    Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
    1:30 pm
    • Monday January 19
  • Day Off Camp (MLK)
    Lake Zurich Family Martial Arts , 215 S Rand Rd , Lake Zurich
    9:00 am
  • Board of Trustees
    Lake Zurich Calendar , Village Hall 70 East Main Street , Lake Zurich
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 20
  • Memory Cafe
    Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
    10:00 am
  • Fire & Police Commission
    Lake Zurich Calendar Lake Zurich, IL 60047
    5:30 pm
  • Board of Trustees Regular Monthly meeting
    Ela Area Public Library , 275 Mohawk Trail , Lake Zurich
    6:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • This dog was running loose at Zurites Park (Lake Zurich) this morning around 9:10am.
    He/she would not allow me to get close, did not appear to have a collar. (Nextdoor The Heights)
  • ABM Industries posted a job opening for Janitorial Cleaner - No Experience Required in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Wauconda

  • Girls basketball: Wauconda topples Grayslake Central to take NLCC lead, improve to 15-0 (dailyherald.com)

Mundelein

  • Girls gymnastics: Carmel, Conant finish 2-3 at Lake Forest's Straus invite (dailyherald.com)

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!

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