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Good morning Algonquin! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an Algonquin athlete turned injuries into an esports success story

Also on today's calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Thursday: A shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Esports Student-Athlete Spotlight: Chris Vallee (carthage.edu) — An Algonquin native, Chris Vallee is making his mark in collegiate esports as a Rainbow Six Siege player for Carthage College after injuries ended his football career. The article tracks his rapid improvement, key matches, and back-to-back Most Improved Player awards. It also notes Carthage Esports' upcoming Fall 2026 season and how fans can follow along online.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 25
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Delacey Family Educ Ctr Anne B. Miller Board Room, 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60
    6:30 pm
  • CASA BINGO! →
    Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Goal Line, 85 Brink Street in Crystal Lake.
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Early Release Day (Grades K-8); Non-Attendance Day for PreK
    CRYSTAL LAKE CCSD 47 District 47
  • Route 47 Business Relief Fund Application Assistance →
    Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Johnson Street, inside the Old Courthouse
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our Rescue Dog, Male 3 years old has a bad case of the "itchies", accompanied by head shaking, scratching, and licking.
    We've tried oatmeal baths, sprays, vitamin E and coconut oil in his food, and a daily dose of Zyrtec to no avail. We are now in the process of trying… (Nextdoor Lakes)
  • Does anyone have an animal chiropractor?
    My cat is having trouble walking, and I'm thinking it may be her spine or hips since she fell down the stairs. (Nextdoor East Side Algonquin)
  • Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Cook/Chef (Full-Time) in Algonquin. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Lake In The Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • 'Lethal threat... to every motorist': Algonquin teen accused of driving 125+ mph while fleeing from police in Lake in the Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)
  • Teen boy from Crystal Lake arrested for possessing loaded gun during traffic stop in Lake in the Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Cary

  • Illinois bill signed into law setting new emergency training requirements after toddler's death at Island Lake daycare center (lakemchenryscanner.com)

Crystal Lake

  • Jacobs' new defense makes statement: McHenry County Week 1 notebook (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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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