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🌱 Patch AM: How Algonquin, Lake In The Hills High Schools Rank In Illinois
Also check out Summer Concert Series: The Spazmatics on the Algonquin Patch calendar
Hi Algonquin! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- See how Algonquin's Jacobs High School stacks up across Illinois
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Algonquin, Lake In The Hills High Schools Rank In Illinois (patch.com) — Families in Algonquin get a detailed look at how Harry D. Jacobs High School stacks up in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, coming in 104th in Illinois and first within District 300. The report also compares Jacobs with nearby schools like Dundee-Crown, Huntley, and Crystal Lake South, highlighting how local options measure up statewide and nationally. 
📸 Around Algonquin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin
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- Summer Concert Series: The Spazmatics
Village of Algonquin Towne Park
6:00 pm - PTO Back-to-School Picnic
Kenneth E Neubert Elem School Neubert Elementary School
6:00 pm - Historic Commission Workshop →
Village of Algonquin Historic Village Hall
7:30 am - Parent/Guardian Handbook Acknowledgement Form deadline
Cusd 300 Algonquin, IL 60102 - Board of Education Meeting
Cusd 300 Anne B. Miller Board Room, 2550 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL 60
6:30 pm - Shakespeare in the Park: As You Like It
Village of Algonquin Towne Park
5:30 pm - Summer Concert Series: Reckless
Village of Algonquin Towne Park
6:00 pm - ALES Open House
Algonquin Lakes Elem Sch Algonquin, IL 60102
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Algonquin Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board Meeting
Senior Care Volunteer Network 42 East St Ste C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
7:30 am - JHS Picture Day - Staff & Students
Johnsburg High School JHS Competition Gym
7:30 am - Office Closed - AM
Senior Care Volunteer Network 42 East St Ste C, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
9:00 am - Ambassador Meeting at Parkside Pub and Grill
Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce 11704 Coral St. PO Box 399, Huntley, IL 60142
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hummingbirds Are Amazing
Anyone that does not have a Hummingbird feeder is missing out on one of the special events of life. For only $10 you can buy a small feeder and be… (Nextdoor East Side Algonquin)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Algonquin. Apply here.
- Cooper's Hawk posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- Book Housekeeping Services in Lake in the Hills, IL with Iwona D. from $28/hr (care.com)
- Supernatural Project: 1967 Chevrolet Impala Hardtop (barnfinds.com)
Cary
- How Crystal Lake, Cary High Schools Rank Among Illinois' Best (patch.com)
- Aptar expands U.S. production for Meridian aerosol actuator platform (spraytm.com)
Crystal Lake
- Local High School Counselor Offers Tips For Avoiding College Debt (patch.com)
- Family says child is making 'positive strides' after being left in coma with severe injury following e-bike crash near Crystal Lake school (lakemchenryscanner.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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