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🌱 Patch AM: What’s at stake for Elgin-area teams in Week 3 football
Coming up on the Elgin Patch calendar: 7th Ave Bake Stand INCLUDING Hand PIES and breads and cakes
Good morning Elgin! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's at stake for Elgin-area teams in Week 3 football
Also on today's calendar: 7th Ave Bake Stand INCLUDING Hand PIES and breads and cakes and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as hot, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Sunday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Daily Herald Week 3 football previews (dailyherald.com) — Elgin's high school football teams hit the field Friday, with the Maroons visiting Bartlett and South Elgin traveling to Larkin in key early-season matchups. The previews highlight standout Elgin-area players, recent results, and what each squad must improve to turn around 0-2 starts or build on early momentum, giving local fans a clear sense of what to watch for this week. 
📸 Around Elgin
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Elgin
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★ Featured events ★
- 7th Ave Bake Stand INCLUDING Hand PIES and breads and cakes →
1731 S 7th Ave, St. Charles
10:00 am - Arcada's Centennial Parade →
105 E Main St, St. Charles
3:00 pm - Carnival Glass ONLINE ONLY Auction September 10 →
ONLINE Auction,
10:00 am
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Thursday September 10
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Other local events
- First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions →
Elgin Calendar, 45 Symphony Way Lower Level, Elgin
8:00 pm - 5th Annual Love On The Lawn Day →
Festival Park, 132 S Grove Ave, Elgin
2:00 pm - Worship & Communion at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
10:30 am - The Lightning Thief presented by Fox Valley Theater Company →
Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin
7:30 pm - Dan's Fight Is Our Fight →
Peg Bond Center, 151 N Island Ave, Batavia
8:30 am - Fox Valley Beaux Arts presents "Brushstrokes of America" luncheon and fashion show →
Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Rd, Elgin
11:00 am - Worship at First Congregational Church of Elgin w/ Rev. Dr. Jesse Tanner →
First Congregational Church of Elgin, UCC, 256 E Chicago St, Elgin
10:30 am - "Every Hand Holds A Story" - A Community Resource Fair →
Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin
5:00 pm - Duchess Manor Haunted House: Lights On & Full Scare →
Duchess Manor at The Arboretum of South Barrington
2:00 pm
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Thursday September 17
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rep. Ugaste, Sen. DeWitte to Host Free Shred Event & Food Drive in Elgin —IL House Read on Patch
- In September, NIU Offers Pair of Lean Six Sigma Workshop Series —Matt Baron Read on Patch
- From ECC to NIU to Industry: Huskie Engineering Grads' Journeys Highlight Regional Talent Pipeline —Matt Baron Read on Patch
- Bell on the left,the other guy is Conrad.
Brother and sister,six months old.Right now they act like 2 year old children,into everything. I have to keep the toaster unplugged or else they will… (Nextdoor Eagle/Burnidge Park/Valley Creek) - Update: Pet Reunited
Sierra, a dog who went missing in Elgin, IL, has been safely reunited with their family after 55 minutes. Message from Owner: "New to the area" … (Nextdoor College Green)
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in South Elgin. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Framing Manager in South Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Carpentersville
- Coachella Valley Firebirds Sign Forward Jack Randl to One-Year Contract (nbcpalmsprings.com)
Bartlett
- High school scores for Sept. 1 (dailyherald.com)
St. Charles
- National high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 25, Week 2 (marconews.com)
- Eastham Capital, Bender Companies Acquire Suburban Chicago Residential Property (connectcre.com)
- Health Officials Confirm a Rabid Bat Found in Chicagoland Area (97x.com)
Ok Elgin! 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: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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