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🌱 How Marlon Brando’s family farm once put Mundelein on his map
And on the Mundelein Patch calendar - This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
What's up Mundelein! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Marlon Brando’s family farm once put Mundelein on his map
Also on today's calendar: This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more! and 12 more events.
Find out what's happening in Mundeleinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Mundeleinfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 24 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Friday: Very cold with a few flurries, temps: high: 26, low: -1.
- Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 5 and low of -5 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• On the Lakefront, Part 2: Marlon Brando in Evanston, 1930-1936 (evanstonroundtable.com) — Mundelein readers may be intrigued to learn that Marlon Brando and his siblings jointly owned a 40‑acre farm in Mundelein, where his sister Frances lived for decades and he visited often. This long-form piece mainly traces Brando’s childhood in Evanston, his early friendships, and the city’s segregation, then follows his path to stardom and activism, briefly highlighting his later wish to return the Mundelein farm and other land to Indigenous people. 
📸 Around Mundelein
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Mundelein
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★ Featured events ★
- This week, food events delivered to you from Iguana Cafe, Five Squared Pizza, Vajra, & more!
3:00 pm - 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 - 🎺 Holiday Brass Concert at The Barn at Hawthorn Woods
2 Lagoon Dr, Hawthorn Woods
3:30 pm - A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Grace Anglican Fellowship, Lake Forest, Illinois, 991 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
7:00 pm - DIY Messiah
St Matthew Lutheran Church and Early Childhood Center, 24500 N Old McHenry Rd, Hawthorn Woods
2:00 pm - A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Grace Anglican Fellowship, Lake Forest, Illinois, 991 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
3:00 pm - Willow Hill Lights - Open nightly thru Jan 4
Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Rd, Northbrook
5:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Senior Connections
Fremont Public Library , 1170 N Midlothian Rd , Mundelein
10:30 am - Creator's Corner
Fremont Public Library , 1170 N Midlothian Rd , Mundelein
4:30 pm - Foodstuff Eats — TIGHTHEAD BREWING COMPANY
Tighthead Brewing Company , 161 N Archer Ave , Mundelein
5:00 pm - Coco and Cookies Family Night Out!
Goldfish Swim School - Mundelein , 1531 S Lake St , Mundelein
7:00 pm - Teen Art Takeover
Fremont Public Library , 1170 N Midlothian Rd , Mundelein
10:00 am - Santa's Cottage
Mundelein, IL Calendar , 444 E. Courtland Street , Mundelein
12:00 pm - Kids Kringle Market
Dolan Recreation Center , 888 Dunbar Rd , Mundelein
2:00 pm - The Grinch Returns
Just for Fun Roller Rink - Mundelein , 139 N Seymour Ave , Mundelein
4:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Mundelein Shout Outs!
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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 ) - Hey peoples
Unfortunately I was laid off from my job and I really need to find another. I am handicapped meaning I have to use a walker to get around. If anyone… (Nextdoor Butterfield Park)
- FullSpeed Automotive posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - FT - 201 in Mundelein. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Mundelein. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Mundelein here.
🗞 Nearby News
Libertyville
- A dozen good things that happened in 2025 (dailyherald.com)
- Highland Park warns of holiday burglaries following arrest of two men (therecordnorthshore.org)
Vernon Hills
- Basketball roundup: Hersey, Maine East, Fremd boys remain unbeaten; Vyverman's 17 points help keep Mundelein girls perfect (dailyherald.com)
- Suspect captured in Vernon Hills after being wanted for attempted murder for allegedly hitting police officer with car (lakemchenryscanner.com)
- Dining out: Kyuramen opens in Naperville, beers with Santa, Hanukkah dining and more (dailyherald.com)
Palatine
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-- The Patch AM Team
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