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Hello Lake Zurich! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Libertyville’s captain led key wins over Lake Zurich and Stevenson

Also on today's calendar: Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4 and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Lake Zurichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Lake Zurichfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Friday: Brisk and much colder, with a high of 25 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy with clearing, temps: high: 41, low: 12. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Sunny and colder, with a high of 30 and low of 23 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Senior captain Ella Pawelczyk is the ‘heart and soul' for Libertyville. Together, they prove their mettle. (chicagotribune.com) — Libertyville’s girls basketball team, which recently notched a key win over Lake Zurich, is leaning on senior captain Ella Pawelczyk as its emotional and strategic leader. With several teammates out for the season, Pawelczyk’s on-court production and locker-room guidance are helping the Wildcats stay atop the North Suburban Conference race.
   

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  • have 2 admissions to the brookfield zoo that expire 12/31.
    I would like to give them away rather than have them expire. You have to pick up in Schaumburg today before 4pm. Let me know if you can use them (Nextdoor Old Mill Grove)
  • Eastbound IL 176 west of Roberts Rd in Island Lake is closed due to a crash.
    6:02PM on Dec 17: IL 176 eastbound, west of Roberts Rd in Island Lake, is closed due to a crash. (Nextdoor )
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Team Member (Stocker, Inventory, Receiving) - Full Time in Lake Zurich. Apply here.
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Lake Zurich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Zurich here.

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  • Gracey LePage sparks Crystal Lake South defense against Grayslake North (dailyherald.com)

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