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In today's newsletter:

  • How effective is Elgin's symbolic stand against ICE operations?

Also on today's calendar: Duchess Manor Haunted House: Lights On & Full Scare and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 73, low: 66.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Right thing to do' or 'feel-good' PR? Suburbs split on whether ICE bans on municipal property actually work. (chicagotribune.com) — Elgin is highlighted among suburbs that limited use of city property for federal immigration enforcement, opting for a resolution that documents alleged infractions rather than a binding ordinance. The story weighs whether such measures truly protect residents or mainly send a symbolic message, drawing on perspectives from local officials, a state lawmaker, and legal experts.
   

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  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Peluchin, a dog who went missing in Elgin, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 16 minutes. More details here https://www… (Nextdoor College Green)
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    Got to see Pratt Castle! Would be a cool air bnb! (Nextdoor Elgin Historic District)
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St. Charles

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