Nothing Secesses Like Secession

Dust off your Confederate monuments, today's quiz tests your knowledge of the Civil War:

Q: Which legal precept enabled West Virginia to secede from the State of Virginia in 1863?

A: Because West Virginia.

HaHa. And no doubt with dreams of being the next West Virginia, this group of Republicans want to secede from the State of Illinois:

New Illinois, an organization that wants to create a state separate from Chicago and urban Cook County, drew about 60 people to a meeting Saturday at the Palatine Township Republican Organization office.
'New Illinois' supporters meet in Palatine, discuss urban-rural divide

For the record, Palatine is a township of Cook County; Palatine also is a village that straddles both Cook and Lake counties.

Downstate GOP separatists warn that Palatine residents would not be permitted to secede along with them: "Trump administration directives are clear. All Palatinians will have their visas revoked and will be deported."

THC TBD

The final exam, this term, covers sociology. Those who fail will be held over for summer school:

Q: What's the difference between a drunk and a stoner?

A: If driving, a drunk will crash into the Long Grove bridge. A stoner will stop and wait for it to turn green.

HaHa, and chances are both would be on their way back to Mundelein.

In related news, they want to build another cannabis dispensary in Mundelein:

A few weeks ago, representatives of Terrabis stood before the Mundelein Village Board discussing their proposal to turn a former bank building into their newest cannabis shop location.
Mundelein home to latest example of evolving cannabis industry; 'If moms are using it, it's legitimate'

Is there room in Mundelein for another cannabis dispensary?

One homeowner told your LakeCountyEye: "Is the new Pope Catholic?"

Pickleball Tournament (18+)

Pickleball Tournament (18+)

Out of the Mouths of Children

Who needs the fat shot when you got Martin McLaughlin?

Backbench State Rep Martin McLaughlin wants to slash the Illinois budget:

Rep. Martin McLaughlin, Republican Lawmakers Unveil Over $5 Billion in Budget Savings

McLaughlin would implement the scheme by slashing summer school lunch programs:

Spend Less and Live Better

Kids these days are all too obese anyways, are they not?

Poor or disadvantaged children who rely on those school lunches can always attend one of Martin McLaughlin's fundraisers:

Note to Ops: You must be 21 or older if you're going to clutch hit the open bar.

Park Beautification Day

Gurnee Park District Park Beautification Day

Crash Course

The latest statistics are in: On average, someone crashes into the Long Grove bridge once every week. A spokesman for some non-fictitious agency said, "And the sooner that guy is apprehended the better!"

HaHa, perhaps that guy's been deported, given recent news:

It's been nearly four months since a truck has found itself wedged inside the infamous Long Grove covered bridge
Long Grove bridge enjoys rare accident-free stretch … for now; 'It's the town mascot'

Experts blame GPS. Distracted drivers are simply not being routed under the bridge.

The Village of Buffalo Grove may have a solution:

Buffalo Grove is moving forward with plans to update its gateway signage as part of rebranding efforts. The village also is working to install signs on the Route 83 pedestrian overpass bridge west of Buffalo Grove Road.
Buffalo Grove pushing ahead with new gateway, overpass signs

That's all your LakeCountyEye has. Hit the road.

Bonfire & Brews – Food Truck Frenzy

Bonfire & Brews – Food Truck Frenzy