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🌱 Patch AM: District 300 $355.5M School Bond Referendum Set For November Ballot

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What's up Algonquin! 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:

  • District 300 voters to weigh major school upgrades and new CTE center

Also on today's calendar: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District 300 $355.5M School Bond Referendum Set For November Ballot (patch.com) — Algonquin residents in District 300 will help decide in November whether to approve a $355.5 million bond issue to upgrade schools, enhance security, and build a new Career and Technical Education Center. The measure would fund more than 20 projects across the district and is estimated to add about $101 per year in property taxes for a $400,000 home.
   

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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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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