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Good morning to you Elgin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who will you nominate for this year's Elgin Image Awards?
  • Which Elgin-area soccer teams are poised for breakout seasons this fall?
  • Why South Elgin leaders killed a massive data center plan overnight

Also on today's calendar: YWCA Elgin to Honor Betty Brown with Legacy Award at 125th Celebration and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clearing and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Friday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nominations open for 2026 Elgin Image Awards (dailyherald.com) — Nominations are now open for the 2026 Elgin Image Awards, honoring residents, groups and projects that boost Elgin's reputation, from professional standouts to youth service efforts. You can submit nominations online through Sept. 21, with winners celebrated Oct. 20 at The Centre of Elgin's Heritage Ballroom.
   

2. Boys soccer season preview: Scouting the Fox Valley (dailyherald.com) — Elgin, Larkin, South Elgin and other nearby high school boys' soccer teams are gearing up for the 2026 season, with coaches outlining key returners, newcomers and big challenges ahead. From Elgin's young Maroons eyeing top-ranked opponents to South Elgin reloading after a historic run, the preview helps local fans know who and what to watch this fall.
   

3. South Elgin board votes no on data center after hearing concept plan (chicagotribune.com) — South Elgin's village board has unanimously rejected annexation and zoning requests for a proposed 200,000-square-foot data center on Kenyon Road, after strong neighborhood opposition. Residents packed the meeting with petitions and signs, while company representatives argued the project would bring millions in tax revenue and minimal water, power, and noise impacts.
   

4. Employee 'accidentally' activates tornado sirens in Chicago suburbs overnight, county says (nbcchicago.com) — Overnight tornado sirens in DuPage County were mistakenly activated during a test, echoing confusion Elgin residents felt this spring when sirens sounded without a tornado warning. Elgin officials reiterate that local sirens are triggered only by National Weather Service severe warnings and are meant to alert people outdoors to seek shelter, not to wake those already indoors.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Fox Valley Beaux Arts presents "Brushstrokes of America" luncheon and fashion show —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
  • Nominations Open for 2026 Elgin Image Awards —Pat Szpekowski, APR Read on Patch
  • Chicago Poet Laureate to Kick Off Fall 2026 Reading Series at ECC —Elgin Community College Read on Patch
  • Just wanted to give a shout out to Discount Tire on Irving Park Rd in Hanover Park.
    My son had a flat last night and while changing the tire he also noticed one of the other tires has a large bulge. I already knew the car would need… (Nextdoor Cobblers Crossing)
  • Not share who posted about that hornet nest but I like to add a little note about the kind they are and to be made aware that that hive is very active I would leave it alone they are white and black Ball face hornet's be very careful they are mean
    if they are not bothering you I would leave them alone you could get hurt and I speak from experience with them As a idea I had a bee suit on and one… (Nextdoor Grand Victoria)
  • Prime Healthcare posted a job opening for EVS Tech - Housekeeping in Elgin. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Elgin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Elgin here.

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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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