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🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin Harvest Market 2026 and 11 more events

Happening soon: Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore on the Algonquin Patch calendar

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Hey there, Algonquin! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore at Online Only
  • Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook at Springbrook Community Church
  • X-Country Meet (A) @ Parkland (Township Park, Johnsburg) at Heineman Middle School

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 74, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 72 and low of 64 degrees.

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  • **UPDATE** Kitty is safe!
    Is anyone missing a small cat/kitten? We are off of Harrison St in Algonquin and this little one has been hanging out the past two days. My neighbor… (Nextdoor Cary Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • Cheapest E15 gas in cities across McHenry County in week ending Sept. 19 (mchenrytimes.com)

Cary

  • Cary Mayor Mark Kownick elected Illinois Municipal League second vice president (shawlocal.com)
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Crystal Lake

  • Sheriff says McHenry man was drunk, veered into oncoming lane, causing head-on crash with semi-truck near Crystal Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • 2026 Election Questionnaire: Dan Hickey, McHenry County Board, District 2 (shawlocal.com)
  • 'Our choice isn't present': Public urges District 47 board to reject both proposed boundary changes (shawlocal.com)

Ok Algonquin! 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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