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Carpentersville, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Carpentersville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best at Donley Auctions
  • Emergency Make-up Days at Delacey Family Educ Ctr
  • Movies in the Park at Carpenter Park

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: A morning shower; warmer, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
  • Monday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • No idea who thought it was a good idea to drop a dog poop bag in our recycle bin (on Brookdale Dr) 😡 Groot refused to pick up due to this.
    There was also extra refuse (and another dog poop bag of a different color) in our trash bin. Neighbors, please, use your OWN bins! Anyone else… (Nextdoor Aragon)
  • Looking for some one that could fix the floor around our toilet.
    We have the wood. Just need some one to cut the wood and put it in place. There maybe some extra work to do if we can afford it. DM me here. (Nextdoor Lake To Bolz)
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V. posted a job opening for Operations Shift Supervisor - Second Shift in Carpentersville. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Cashier/ Line Cook in Carpentersville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carpentersville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Algonquin

  • No screens, just genuine connections at GG&Me, Woodchucks event (mysundaynews.com)
  • Hazel Crest School District 152-5 ranks in top half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25 (southcooknews.com)

Elgin

  • 12 Popular Elgin, Illinois Restaurants Worth Checking Out In 2026 (everafterinthewoods.com)
  • How does Elgin, Illinois, turn one weekend into three different experiences? (stlmag.com)

Crystal Lake

  • Guzman y Gomez Abruptly Closes All U.S. Restaurants, Ends Chicago-Area Expansion (patch.com)

Ok Carpentersville! 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: One weighs a ton, and the other is a little lighter (Thank you Laurie B. for sending it in!)
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