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In today's newsletter:
- How the new Fox River no-wake order affects Algonquin boaters.
Also on today's calendar: Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.
- Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fox River between McHenry, Algonquin gets no-wake designation after heavy rainfall (shawlocal.com) — Boaters in Algonquin should know the Fox River from the McHenry Dam to the Algonquin Dam is now a no‑wake zone after recent heavy rain pushed water levels above safety thresholds. While flooding isn't expected locally, officials report significant rainfall near Algonquin and warn of debris, urging caution near riverbanks and on the water this week.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Algonquin
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★ Featured events ★
- Classic Collectibles Auction - ONLINE ONLY →
Online Only,
10:00 am - Lake County Fall Boat Show →
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Dockside Live Entertainment →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
7:00 pm - Skill Stripe: BROWN - THROWING Week →
KMA Lake In The Hills, 2785 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
8:00 am - Car Seat Safety Inspection →
2200 Harnish Dr., Algonquin
10:00 am - Scorched Earth →
Scorched Earth Brewing Co, Berg Street, Algonquin
4:00 pm - Dockside Live Entertainment →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
7:00 pm - Champagne Brunch →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
9:30 am - Dockside Live Entertainment →
Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Rd., Algonquin
3:00 pm - Carnival Glass Auction: The Online Encore →
Online Only
10:00 am - X-Country Meet (A) @ Parkland (Township Park, Johnsburg)
Heineman Middle School, 3703 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg
4:00 pm - Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook →
Springbrook Community Church, 10115 Algonquin Rd, Huntley
2:30 pm
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
- McHenry County Early Voting Starts Thursday: See Locations, Hours (patch.com)
Cary
- Elderly driver backs into Cary, Illinois, home, fire officials say (cbsnews.com)
- Cary man allegedly beat girlfriend in car, hung up on 911, struck her with liquor bottle after leaving McHenry bar (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Crystal Lake
- Katelyn Hallum's pick-6 clinches unbeaten Crystal Lake Central's FVC victory over Dundee-Crown (shawlocal.com)
- This Illinois Beach Looks More Like The Caribbean Than The Midwest (takingthekids.com)
- Coroner releases identity of 23-year-old Woodstock man who died after crashing truck into trees near Crystal Lake (lakemchenryscanner.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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