Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.
Wednesday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
Thursday: A shower possible, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Esports Student-Athlete Spotlight: Chris Vallee (carthage.edu) — An Algonquin native, Chris Vallee is making his mark in collegiate esports as a Rainbow Six Siege player for Carthage College after injuries ended his football career. The article tracks his rapid improvement, key matches, and back-to-back Most Improved Player awards. It also notes Carthage Esports' upcoming Fall 2026 season and how fans can follow along online.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Our Rescue Dog, Male 3 years old has a bad case of the "itchies", accompanied by head shaking, scratching, and licking. We've tried oatmeal baths, sprays, vitamin E and coconut oil in his food, and a daily dose of Zyrtec to no avail. We are now in the process of trying… (Nextdoor Lakes)
Does anyone have an animal chiropractor? My cat is having trouble walking, and I'm thinking it may be her spine or hips since she fell down the stairs. (Nextdoor East Side Algonquin)
Casa de las Campanas posted a job opening for Cook/Chef (Full-Time) in Algonquin. Apply here.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Lake In The Hills. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Algonquin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lake in the Hills
'Lethal threat... to every motorist': Algonquin teen accused of driving 125+ mph while fleeing from police in Lake in the Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Teen boy from Crystal Lake arrested for possessing loaded gun during traffic stop in Lake in the Hills (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Cary
Illinois bill signed into law setting new emergency training requirements after toddler's death at Island Lake daycare center (lakemchenryscanner.com)
Crystal Lake
Jacobs' new defense makes statement: McHenry County Week 1 notebook (shawlocal.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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