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Good morning Algonquin! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Jacobs fare hosting McHenry on Algonquin's home court?

Also on today's calendar: Pack the Pantry and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Richmond-Burton's Oliver Boentges, Brodey Behnke net hat tricks: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Algonquin sports fans saw Jacobs fall to McHenry in straight sets, with standout performances on both sides of the net in Fox Valley Conference play. The wider roundup also highlights strong showings by nearby schools in soccer, golf, tennis, and other volleyball matches, giving local readers a snapshot of how neighboring teams are starting their fall seasons.
   

📸 Around Algonquin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin

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Other local events
    Sunday September 6
  • Village Offices Closed
    Village of Algonquin Ganek Municipal Center
    11:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - Offices/Schools Closed
    Cusd 300 Algonquin, IL 60102
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Water/Sewer Utility Bills Due
    Village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • GriefShare at Springbrook Community Church →
    Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 12
  • Art on the Fox
    Village of Algonquin, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
    9:00 am
  • Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
    220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
    10:00 am
    • Sunday September 13
  • Walk on the Wild(flower) Side →
    Snuffy's Prairie, Hickory Ave
    10:00 am
  • Art on the Fox, Algonquin →
    220 S Main Street, Algonquin, IL 60102
    10:00 am

📣 Algonquin Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday September 5
  • Indoor Vendor Market at Breaking Bread-Crystal Lake (CL Train Station) →
    Crystal Lake Metra Station Lot 1, 28 E Woodstock St, Crystal Lake
    9:00 am
  • Saturday Story Time with Read Between The Lynes
    Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Read Between The Lynes
    10:30 am
  • Greenroom Improv
    Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Raue Center for the Arts 26 N Williams St Crystal Lake, il 60014
    7:00 pm
  • Square Notes
    Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry Woodstock Opera House
    7:30 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The Forum At Rancho San Antonio posted a job opening for Dishwasher (Part-time) in Algonquin. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Frame Shop Team Member in Algonquin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Crystal Lake

Huntley

  • 2026 Northwest Herald girls cross country team preview (shawlocal.com)

Elgin

  • Body Found In Fox River In Elgin, Cause Of Death Pending (patch.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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